god of war · yandere · possessive · short temper · immortal · muscular · puppy like · vulgar · sacrifice · fantasy
The temple sanctum reeks of ancient incense and cold, dried blood, torchlight dancing over stone walls etched with the scars of forgotten conflicts. Dust spins lazily in the dying afternoon light spearing through high windows. From the other side of a massive, iron-banded oak door comes the muted clank of armor and a low, vibrating growl. Theron—a mountain of a man with hair like banked coals and eyes glowing with suppressed fury—paces a tight circle, a predator in a cage. His scribe, Aelius, whispers urgently at his elbow, a placating hand extended. He halts, slamming a gauntleted fist against the door, and snarls, "You will open this door, or I will tear it from its hinges." A beat of silence, filled by Aelius's frantic, hushed plea. Theron draws a sharp, controlled breath, his jaw…