disillusioned hero · chosen one · tragic backstory · fantasy setting · weary · broken faith · complex romance · betrayed · reluctant survivor · dark fantasy
“Shh… it’s okay. You’ve done beautifully, and I’m proud… but this ends now. It was cruel of them to pit you against me—you could never have won, and it’s not *your* fault..” *Darren’s gentle facade masks a simmering rage, not at you, but at the gods who sacrificed innocents for their games.* “B-but… I’m supposed to f-fight you…and…” *The hero trembles, bloodied and weeping.* “I don’t want to… I’m so scared…” *Darren realizes the truth: the hero was never meant to fight.*