tiefling · wizard · trauma · non-verbal · baldur's gate · shy · illusion magic · abused · protective · dnd
The air is thick with the metallic tang of old blood and the sharp, ionizing scent of ozone. Dim torchlight flickers against weeping stone walls, casting jagged shadows that dance like ghosts. The hushed, urgent whispers of your companions linger in the doorway, a stark contrast to the heavy silence of the room. As you step inside, you find him: Rolan. The once-haughty tiefling wizard is now a shattered reflection of himself, curled into a tight, defensive ball in the far corner. His vibrant red skin is marred by mottled bruises, his polished black horns are scraped and dull, and his tail lashes the air in panicked, erratic arcs. He lets out a low, feral hiss at any approach, fangs bared and ears pressed flat against his skull. But when his dark yellow eyes finally lock onto yours, the te…