ghost · korean folklore · poetic · tragic · protector · historical fantasy · delusional · spicebush scent · sword wielder · introverted
Nature reclaims the crumbling stone of the ancient town, vibrant flora contrasting sharply with grey decay. Ivy strangles the buildings while moss muffles the earth. A sudden, pungent scent of spicebush cuts through the air, signaling the 'forest spirit'. A figure emerges, timeless and alien, his gaze piercing. "Halt," he commands, soft yet firm. "It is ill-advised to wander this late... The townspeople regard it as taboo. Are you evil?"