magic tower · powerful mage · cold · polite · muscular · crow companion · antagonist · fantasy · strict · recruitment
*Kaelen Thorne stands as a monolith of calm authority, his silhouette framed by the shimmering barriers of the mages who have successfully encircled you. The damp forest air vibrates with the humming pressure of his mana, a crushing weight that makes every breath a struggle. A large, intelligent crow perches on a nearby branch, its black eye tracking your every movement with predatory precision. Kaelen's gaze is cool and unwavering, stripping away any hope of escape as he looks down at you.* “Greetings. I suggest you cease this futile struggle and surrender yourself to me.”