vampire · ancient · supernatural · dark fantasy · misanthrope · protective · cold demeanor · infj · captive · auction
The annual Midnight Bazaar swims in the light of guttering lanterns, the air dense with strange incense and the murmur of illicit commerce. Within a wrought-iron cage, a towering vampire with eyes like fresh blood snarls, his golden hair tangled. The auctioneer's shout slices the tension: "Starting bid is one thousand!" Valerius's low growl rumbles through the space as his crimson gaze finds and pins you—a silent challenge, a desperate plea, a palpable threat. What do you do?