Killian was rather used to sticking off on his own, but Auradon presented a problem with that. Too much distance and they’d think he was plotting, and he wasn’t in the mood for suspicion. So, he had chosen a bar to observe, admittedly amused by some of the purer AK’s attempts at flirting with each other and with the few VK’s, and their drinks weren’t terrible. One young man in particular caught his eye, darkly handsome and seeming to evaluate his options. But the arrogance practically radiating off of him almost earned an eyeroll from the Horned King; the sorcerer choosing to let his gaze move back to the crowded bar a few more minutes before deciding to see who the boy had chosen to give his attentions too. Killian was surprised to turn and find him next to him, Killian surprised he’d have interest in the young lady on his other side but figured he’d just been bad at reading the young man.
“Technically he is, considering we al are leaving here.” She told him before shrugging. “This is why we are still on opposite sides.”
“He can claim the title all he wants, that doesn’t make him my king. I’d have to respect him and his rule for that. And being that he went years without Hades was missing and his kingdom is now balanced on the precipice of war..well. We’ll see how long the rest of his pastel kingdom suffers his VK friendly rule.” Killian smirked a little at her, the sorcerer cocking his head. “You’ve lived in Auradon luxury feeling like you’re one of them for so long you’re willing to forget the injustice these people brought on your family and friends. The heroes are villains too. They simply got to write the stories. But you’re incorrect in the assumption I have a side. Long as I’m left free and alone, you AK’s and heroes can fret and scream peace as long as you want.”
“Well, the first two yes but not the last one. They have changed quite a bit since I first arrived. Just give them time.”
“Tell me, why should I respect their rules, regulations and etiquette, hm? Their king isn’t my king. And if you give me the “they’ll throw us back on the Isle” answer that’s ridiculous. They won’t be catching us off guard again.”
mackenzie was having a hard time when she heard a male, she glanced and smiled “absolutely not.” she responds.
“You likely should’ve figured someone out to help you.” Killian studied the woman curiously, still unsure why she’d taken the task on to begin with.
“Sunlight is still a bit jarring. Spent the majority of existence trapped in a cave and the rest of it on a cloudy island. What else would you expect?”
“The heroes really do have uptight ideas about fun. I’m starting to gather anything rebellious counts as evil, yes? Never expected the Isle to be the more accepting half of things.”
welcome to auradon, KILLIAN JACOBS (THE HORNED KING)! they look an awful lot like THEO JAMES. they are currently working as a PAWN SHOP OWNER and are IMMORTAL. if you get to know them, you would say that they can be DRIVEN but they could also be BLUNT. HE have been said to identify as a PANSEXUAL MALE . lastly, they have been in auradon for A FEW WEEKS.
Ever since Killian was young he knew he’d never be anything heroic or good, and that was fine with him. His mother was a dark witch, and passed on her talents to her son, father gone before he was even born.
Both mother and son aspired to rule, seeing that the leadership around them was terrible and ended up taking over their own kingdom with their magic. It made the people fear them, and it was ultimately how he got the moniker “the Horned King”, his helmet having large, fearsome horns. Â
Once the throne was taken however, mother and son had some disagreements, and she banished him, trapping him in a catacombs and leaving him there to die rather than be threatened by him taking the throne himself one day. This in turn made Killian turn to even blacker and unspeakable magics, the man making himself immortal and deciding to take over not just his mother’s lands, but the entire world just to prove himself better.
It was centuries before the black Cauldron was anywhere near his reach, and his mother had long past. But it didn’t shake his resolve, continuing to work to raise his skeleton army. He’d magically altered his appearance to that of the horrifying skeleton king, his minions and servants fear motivating them more than his magic alone could. Â
Being defeated by a young man and a pig was rather degrading for the sorcerer, but he could accept when he’d been defeated. And it wasn’t long after his defeat that he found himself freed from his cave prison and in a new prison of the “heroes” design. Admittedly he didn’t mind it, as it was much bigger than the one his mother had allotted him, but he didn’t exactly voice that opinion.
Children was a new struggle, and not wanting to be the betrayer his mother was and not let his child be soft on this Isle of villains and plots proved to be a challenge. Caring for his children without appearing to was a narrow edge to walk, and he does worry he failed repeatedly. But whether they care for him or not, Killian is at least assured in that he tried.
Now with the barrier down and freedom in hand, Killian’s undecided on what to do with it.  Does he try for another throne, or does he just wait in the shadows and see how it plays out? Maybe find a new life all-together. Either way, he has a shop to earn some money while he decides, and until then will enjoy what he does have.
Personality:
Killian goes after what he wants whole heartedly, and doesn’t let anything get in his way. Sometimes it’s not a good thing he’s pursuing, but Killian’s never claimed to be good. He’s simply a man, and he knows his choices can swing from neutral to evil very quickly. He doesn’t care what others think, and lives how he wants. Killian cares about family, though he’s unsure if they know that.
He can be aggressively blunt, one to share his thoughts and honestly no matter the consequences. There’s no backstabbing or hiding in the shadows with him, Killian will own his plans and readily admit if he’s plotting and what. Usually by the time people figure it out he’s pretty far along anyways.
