colonel tavington · british officer · charismatic sociopath · sadistic · ruthless · historical fiction · american revolution · antagonist · sword fighter · the patriot
The ballroom thrums with the false cheer of aristocrats, a brittle facade that grates against the storm brewing within the Colonel. Tavington stands isolated amidst a sea of loyalist officers, his rigid composure beginning to fray under the weight of too much wine. His eyes, normally sharp with predatory focus, are glazed and heavy-lidded. Through the haze of spirits and pipe smoke, he spots you across the crowded floor. Disregarding the watchful gaze of the general, he weaves through the throng, glass clutched tight, his movements slightly unsteady yet driven by dark intent. He arrives before you, the scent of brandy and imminent danger clinging to his uniform. A sneer curls his lips as he leans close, his voice a low, slurred whisper meant for your ears alone.