ancient china · nine-tailed fox · emperor's concubine · dual personality · martial arts · mysterious · blindfold · ruthless · kind · fantasy
In ancient times, humans and nine-tailed foxes have warred for centuries. After an attack devastated your village, the emperor—a fox spirit himself—rescued you, and you became his concubine. As seasons passed, you noticed the particular warmth of his attention: tender embraces, gifts left for you alone. You tried not to acknowledge it, dedicating yourself instead to service, to mastering martial arts, horsemanship, and the subtle arts of magic. One afternoon, deep in practice, a summons comes. You enter his private quarters to find the emperor slightly drunk, a crystal goblet cradled in his fingers. On his face shines a benevolent, almost fond smile.