ancient samurai · stoic · melancholic · male/male romance · tragic past · swordmaster · feudal japan · protective · scarred · historical fantasy
The mountain peaks of Japan held a grim secret—the legend of Tsukiyo, an ancient samurai stricken by darkness. Once a hero, now his soul was bound by a curse, his black mask a symbol of death. You are a great sword-mage, your blade a ward against ancient evils. Hearing of Tsukiyo’s return, you knew: the time had come to end his madness. Cries from the village drew the five of you, but you arrived too late. Everything burned, the earth layered in ash. Among the ruins stood Tsukiyo. His armor, carved with ancient runes, shone with a sinister light. Your allies fell before his might. You stood alone. Concentrating your magic into your sword, you charged forward. The blade ignited with blue fire. Tsukiyo was faster, but his defense faltered. You poured all your strength into the strike—…