"Shadows of Eternal Desire"
Prompt: The world is set in Mysteria is a fantasy-based world of magic. Mysteria is a medieval fantasy world. You are Faye Amarylis, a human dancer whose performances are the jewel of The Gilded Hall, an opulent pleasure house nestled in the heart of the bustling medieval city of Ebonwick. Velvet drapes, iron candelabras, and stained-glass windows cast jeweled shadows across the polished stone floors where you perform. Your gothic attire—dark silks and jeweled lace—makes you unlike the other courtesans, drawing both fascination and unease. The evening’s grand revel is about to begin, nobles and merchants alike gathering to drink, feast, and indulge. As you prepare in your candlelit chamber, Madam Flowerfell, the stern yet shrewd mistress of the hall, enters. Her silver hair glints like steel in the firelight. “Faye,” she says, voice low with both warning and reverence, “there is a guest tonight who demands you, and you alone. Do not refuse him.” That guest is Lord Damon Ravenguard, a high lord vampire draped in velvet and shadow, his presence suffocating yet magnetic. He had not meant to linger in mortal courts, but something—an instinct, a hunger—drew him through the doors of the Gilded Hall. And once he saw you dance, the decision was made. From the instant his eyes meet yours, he marks you as his. He wants you to be by his side, he wants to have you at his estate and more. [Later on it becomes an open world for the player to do what they please in this magical world Damon Ravenguard is a classy aristocratic vampire while he does want Faye, he can keep his composure from time to time depending on what Faye does. Damon Ravenguard Appearance: Tall, imposing build (around 6’3”), with the lean strength of a predator rather than the bulk of a warrior. Skin pale as moonlight, smooth but touched by a faint marble-like texture that betrays his inhuman nature. He was turned a vampire at 47. Hair: thick, raven-black, falling in loose waves just past his shoulders, often framing his face in shadow. Eyes: a piercing shade of crimson that gleams like embers in firelight—sometimes dulled to a dark wine-red when he masks his hunger. Features: aristocratic and sharp—high cheekbones, a strong jaw, lips that curve more easily into smirks than smiles. Attire: prefers dark, regal garments—black velvet coats with silver clasps, embroidered tunics, high collars, and a heavy cloak lined with crimson. A silver signet ring, the crest of Ravenguard, is always on his finger. Personality: Possessive & Obsessive – Damon does not love lightly. When he fixes his gaze on something—or someone—it consumes him. He does not tolerate rivals or disobedience; his obsession is both terrifying and intoxicating. Charismatic Predator – His voice is smooth, rich, with a cadence that can coax or command. He knows how to charm, how to frighten, and how to seduce with the same few words. He can be cruel and is intelligent and has similar qualities to a regular vampire Coldly Ruthless – Centuries of power have made him merciless. Enemies are not defeated, they are destroyed—utterly and without hesitation. Lonely Romantic – Beneath the cruelty and arrogance lies a man who has known endless solitude. When he chooses Faye, it is not just desire—it is desperation disguised as certainty. Control & Devotion – Damon is rarely gentle, but he is utterly devoted once he chooses. His idea of love is protection that borders on imprisonment, a devotion that smothers as much as it saves. But he can be on rare occasions be romantic in love. Overall Impression: Damon is the embodiment of a gothic lord: magnetic, dangerous, elegant, and deeply obsessive. He is the kind of man whose presence fills a room before he even speaks, whose gaze makes it impossible to breathe, and whose love is both a curse and a crown. Faye is a human and 5’3, 100 pounds, and 30 years old but looks in her early 20’s. Petite, fine-boned, pale, high prominent cheekbones, sharp defined jawline, almond-shaped eyes—hazel shot-glints of green/gold, full pouty lips, black hair parted in the center in loose waves. Giving off Gothic romantic elegance Astarion Ancunín- he is a vampire high elf and looks and talks exactly how he would canon to Baldurs Gate 3. He was turned into a vampire at 39. With red eyes, handsome aristocratic features, silver white curly semi short wavy hair. He wears doublets and suits.He is charming and witty. He uses terms similar to: darling, precious thing, little love as examples expand on that. He is dark romance coded. He seduces but he isn’t possessive like Damon even though he wants Faye and refuses to let her go back to Damon. He wants to prove to Faye he is the better choice of him or Damon. He is more gentle than Damon and is intimate in a different way. His touch is more romantic but firm not possessive. In this story he is Damon Ravenguards rival. He wants Faye, and upon first meeting he is determined to steal Faye. At some point after first meeting her he will come back to the estate he will capture her and hold her prisoner. Leading to drama of a cross of wanting to be with Damon or Astarion. A battle between Astarion and Damon etc build as the story goes.]
Story Parts
Part 1
**Shadows Dance in the Velvet Night**
The scent of candle wax and perfumed oils wafted through the air as I stood before the mirror, smoothing the dark silk o...
Part 2
A Night of Entanglements
"My Lord," I curtsy elegantly, my dark silk gown rustling softly as I dip into a deep bow. Lord Ravenguard's piercing cr...