redthorn
Moon
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2011
The sky overhead was dark and overcast, a testament to his reign. With the human's factories no longer operational the sky had been given a chance to return to its once beautiful, serene blue, but they had soiled their opportunity to live bereft of his tyranny. The people of Blackstone were, in no way, perplexed by the state of the sky, it had ever become a precursor to their overlord's moods.
No, the only concern that plagued the people of Blackstone was the identity of the one they would send to appease the Sorcerer. He was even less merciful with them if their tribute proved lackluster, resulting in their careful selection of the girls they allowed into his manse.
Vastille's quarters were large, but hardly lavish or grandiose. Much like its inhabitant the room was gorgeous in its simplicity. Though any form of opulence was absent, there was a certain air of nobility to the space and Vastille’s presence did nothing to lessen it.
He stood before the large stained glass window the Manse's former ownder had ordered installed roughly forty years ago. He, unlike his Vastille, had a penchant for the finer things in life and did not mind flaunting his wealth. In truth, it seemed the only thing Vastille and the city's former ruler shared, aside from their sexual proclivities, was an enjoyment of the city’s scenery. From this room, the Sorcerer could look out over the entire city as though he were the god of this anthill; perhaps, in a way, he was.
The sound of a fist pounding against aged blackwood could be heard behind him; someone was at the door and apparently felt the need to disturb him. Without turning around Vastille’s lips parted giving birth to his cold, emotionless voice.
“Come in.”
The door opened with the barest of creaks and one of the city's former Lords stepped into the room. Kaz was a fairly tall, lean man with well-defined shoulders, his features a bit too sharp for Vastille's tastes, but one he had felt the need to break nevertheless. Dark hair was pulled back into a low pony tail with a few strands falling across his pale brow. Garbed in the fine silk, Kaz looked more a nobleman than a hired killer.
“They've yet to make a selection, my Lord.” His voice was nonchalant and held a tone of informality that left Vastille with a smoldering temperament. He wished to play, but Vastille held no interest in a beast broken with such ease. No, his sights were set on something new, something far more interesting.
“Begone, worm. Inform the people they've until nightfall to deliver their tribute or I shall feel the urge to have a night on the town.” Vastille would wait for the final creaking of the door before turning to don his clothes for the day.
No, the only concern that plagued the people of Blackstone was the identity of the one they would send to appease the Sorcerer. He was even less merciful with them if their tribute proved lackluster, resulting in their careful selection of the girls they allowed into his manse.
Vastille's quarters were large, but hardly lavish or grandiose. Much like its inhabitant the room was gorgeous in its simplicity. Though any form of opulence was absent, there was a certain air of nobility to the space and Vastille’s presence did nothing to lessen it.
He stood before the large stained glass window the Manse's former ownder had ordered installed roughly forty years ago. He, unlike his Vastille, had a penchant for the finer things in life and did not mind flaunting his wealth. In truth, it seemed the only thing Vastille and the city's former ruler shared, aside from their sexual proclivities, was an enjoyment of the city’s scenery. From this room, the Sorcerer could look out over the entire city as though he were the god of this anthill; perhaps, in a way, he was.
The sound of a fist pounding against aged blackwood could be heard behind him; someone was at the door and apparently felt the need to disturb him. Without turning around Vastille’s lips parted giving birth to his cold, emotionless voice.
“Come in.”
The door opened with the barest of creaks and one of the city's former Lords stepped into the room. Kaz was a fairly tall, lean man with well-defined shoulders, his features a bit too sharp for Vastille's tastes, but one he had felt the need to break nevertheless. Dark hair was pulled back into a low pony tail with a few strands falling across his pale brow. Garbed in the fine silk, Kaz looked more a nobleman than a hired killer.
“They've yet to make a selection, my Lord.” His voice was nonchalant and held a tone of informality that left Vastille with a smoldering temperament. He wished to play, but Vastille held no interest in a beast broken with such ease. No, his sights were set on something new, something far more interesting.
“Begone, worm. Inform the people they've until nightfall to deliver their tribute or I shall feel the urge to have a night on the town.” Vastille would wait for the final creaking of the door before turning to don his clothes for the day.