#vanerith

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Vanerith

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Age: ???

Gender: Male

Pronouns: He/Him

Height: 5′0

Sexuality: Asexual

Race: Helcen

Route: Rebel

Extra: Has a thin tail that ends in a tuft of dark blue fur. Nails taper off into points and are dark. 

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what race is Vanerith?

He is a demon! If I remember correctly, he's also about 9 feet tall.

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What's the weirdest kink each other ROs have?

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I don't know if I like you, anon. You made me blush and giggle like a fucking virgin trying to think of their weirdest kinks.

Seeren: Def has this fantasy where she'd kidnapped and held against her will, forced to be pleasured out of her mind. This is of course talked out beforehand.

Astha: Is really into the hunter/prey thing. Like go into the woods and run because otherwise she will absolutely go feral on your ass otherwise. Also kind of wishes someone would pin her down in a fight, like one of those homerotic fights she has always read about.

Vanerith: tentacles. That's all I'm saying.

Kida: Inflation kink. Kind of goes hand in hand with his pregnancy kink.

Eshad: Oh this dude is fully into Master/slave shit. Sidling up beside you and purring 'Master' into your ear, laughing and goading you on as you tie and pin him to whatever surface your fucking on. Did I also mention he's a brat?

Kiyoshi: knife play. They are constantly in control of all of their facilities, and pain tends to disrupt that The constant threat of being hurt, at the hands of someone they love and trust, it's almost too much. Pair it with bondage and you have a mess on your hands.

Aenon: Sadism. They like making you fear them in just that moment, wondering what the hell they will do to you, knowing you have no control over yourself. And a bit of electric play. Leaning down, letting their 'hair' brush your skin, watching you shudder as their hair lights up with electricity.

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What did the RO's expect Royal!mc to be like before they met or knew each other? Does a royal mc have a reputation outside the castle?

Several of the ROs have met Royal!MC, or know of them, so I won’t get into them. But the others...

Kida: He absolutely despises the royal family, MC included. Little is known about the Heir, as the capital is usually in lock down. What info gets out is usually steeped in rumor, but it usually tips toward the Heir being a coward and just as bad as their father. He wouldn’t hesitate to kill them if it meant ending the madness.

Vanerith: He’s rather ambivalent toward the Heir. He’s spent most of his time trying to survive to focus on the country’s rulers.

Eshad: As he’s usually attached to a young nymph named Deverin, he doesn’t know much about the Heir. He doesn’t really care, either. All he knows is that the royal family has descended into madness. As far as he can tell at least. It’s hard to guess what’s rally going on when he can’t leave his current master’s side.

Aenon: They are frightened of the Heir. It’s difficult to gauge the MC as a person, but after dealing with their father, it’s left a fear that they can’t explain. It would take meeting them in person to assuage any fears they have.

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So like could vanerith ever regain the confidence he used to have?

Yes. It’s going to take a lot to be what he once was. But throughout the books, Vanerith will gain his confidence back. How much is going to be up to the player. Will you build him up or tear him down?

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Crown of Thorns and Roses

Welp. Time got away from me. This summer was pretty busy, between helping at a kids camp, my birthday, and my brother going away to college, but I'm finally gathering my fledgling courage and posting the info about the game.

The Plot:

You play as the Heir to the Kingdom of Artherius, a small, landlocked country hedged by mountains, save a small sea gifted by ancient laws traqnscending the kingdoms that sprawl across the vast continent. Peace ruled your country, up until 6 years ago, when the entrances throught he mountains to your country were blocked off by landslides, cutting off all those who called Artherius home, rom the rest of the world.

Your father called for militaristic action, saying the borders of the land were closed, and all those who tried to enter would be slain. It was a bloody time, where those with family still in Artherius, or were merely visiting, tried to escape, all to meet the their deaths at the hand of a deadly light that would kill those near it, leaving no trace of a body.

Artherius descends into a land of the lawless and fear for the common people. Years pass, and as your 21st birthday rolls around, you realize your father, King only in name, has no intention of handing the throne over to you. It is up to you to discover why your father has descended into such madness, repair your fractured land, and prepare for the darkness that is lurking beyond your borders.

Or, perhaps you intend to join the darkness, and watch your entire world burn around you. It's your choice, really.

TW: Mentions of slavery, crimes, abuse, violence, abandonment issues, war, blood, etc.

The Romances/Companions:

There are 7 romanceable characters (3 male, 2 female, 2 nonbinary), with up to 3 possible poly romances in the works.

Seeren: The Court Mage.

     A rather shy elven woman, she has been a close friend and confidant to the MC ever since she was brought the castle to train in magic at the tender age of 10. She quickly grew in skill, overtaking her master's job as court mage when the older man passed. She is accomplished in many types of magic, and dabbles in alchemy. It is her magic and potions that keep the MC healthy and sane.

Eshad: The Djinn in the Bottle.

     The MC goes exploring in the cavernous basements of the castle they call home, and discover a rather unusual lamp sitting in a hidden corner of one fo the locked rooms. It is in that moment they meet Eshad, a rather disgruntled Djinn who has been imprisoned there for 2000 years. The MC has only one wish, and would rather not be killed by a poorly worded wish. So Eshad must stay at their side until they make their wish.

Astha: The Captain of the Guard.

    Astha is no shy noble woman. A dragonborn, she is descended from the very beasts that once ruled this world, and she bows to no one, no matter who they might be. She is powerful, and she knows it. She has trained for the position of the Captain since before she could walk, all in preparation to take the mantle from the her Aunt. As she will be tasked with keeping watch of the current Heir, she keeps a professional distance, merely observing them. But she knows more than she will ever let on.

Aenon: The Captive Royal.

    Aenon was visting from ont of the neighboring countries, acting as ambassador to settle a long standing cold war between the two people, the humans and the mer folk. They were within the castle walls when the borders were closed. They, alongside their entourage, were quickly brought before the king, who informed them they were to act as hostages. Aenon was locked within their quarters where they have remained to this day, waiting for everything to end.

Kida: The Rebel Servant.

    A rather bright Naga, he joined the fledgling resistance that former not long after the borders were closed, and the formerly beloved king turned tyrannical. He was tasked to infiltrate the castle to gather information, and to keep a rather close eye on the Heir. The MC will sometimes see him lurking in the corner, simply watching them. If it comes down to it, Kida has orders to slay the Heir to help end the tyrannical royal family's reign.

Kiyoshi: The Spy.

    A young kitsune who is a close friend to the MC, is a person of quick wit and even quicker on their feet, acts as a page in the castle, but simply does many jobs. They are fast to deny they are anything more than a simple servant, but with a twinkle in their eye that says there is more to that story than they are saying. The MC may count Kiyoshi as a confidant but the kitsune's allegiance isn't to the king, but to another.

Vanerith: The Bodyguard.

     Vanerith was rescued from a roaming slave auction by the Heir, and in the ensuing chaos was bonded to them in a horrible accident. Vanterith, unable to leave the MC's side, has taken on the role of bodyguard, as this is what he feels he does best: protect and shield. He is rather quiet for his kind, tending to wander close to the MC and never wandering, wholly focused on playing his role. As if he is too used to it...

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Can we have physical descriptions of the ROs?

Yes! Of course!

Seeren is rather on the delicate side, with dark red hair framing a pale, freckled face. With eyes as blue as the sky above, she has a rather intense stare, perhaps from either her even blood or from years indulging in magical experiments that may or may not have gone awry. She tends to dress in baggy robes and cloaks, keeping herself hidden.

Astha is the peek warrior. She stands tall even over her guards, with golden horns, golden claws for hands and feet, making the point of gloves and shoes a rather obselete point for her. Her blood red eyes, one dulled by a blindness struck by a near fatal injury years before, stare from a scared and stern face, with sharp cheekbones framed by golden scales and sheer black hair, which is usually pulled back into a bun.

Eshad is a rather interesting being, identifying as male but changing shapes at will, which is easily done due to his status as a djinn. He tends to favor a form that has dark, hooded eyes overshadowing a slightly crooked nose and thin lips, which are usually pulled back into a flirtatious smirk. His hair tends to stay the color of the deep sea at high noon, green and blue playing across silky lengths. He sometimes appears before you with a wildly different beard/mustache than he displayed before, going anywhere from tame to curly villainous types, to try and rile a response from you.

Kiyoshi is rather lithe, their strength lying in their mastery of trickery and illusion magic, but they are a quick runner, their fox tail lending them the balance needed to essentially parkour wherever they wish. They have tanned skin from spending so much time outside and dark eyes, something always seeming to hide in their depths. Their hair is a rough brown color, as are the ears and tail that poke out from time to time.

Vanerith is a figure that draws the eye. With rippling dark hair that tends to turn a rainbow of colors, nearly iradescent in sunlight, and twilight blue skin, and horns that taper off into a lighter blue, he is almost an enigma amongst demon kind, where shades of red or human tones tend to be prevalent. This may be the reason why he was forced from his home realm. His violet eyes stare sadly into the distance more often than not, possibly mourning the loss of his place, and his home. He hides his scars, but they cover too much.

Aenon is as dark as the depths of the seas they call home. Where hair sits on a humans head, they have jellyfish-like spines the color of the lightest beaches that light up when they are feeling intense moods. This is also used as a tactic to lure food or enemies within the seas where they hunt. Their pale eyes can be haunting to those unfamiliar to the Mer. They have webbed fingers and toes, and fins that line several areas on their body to allow them to swim with great force. They are able to survive out of water for quite awhile, but must return at some point.

Kida has a strong build from years working on his family farm, muscles rippling across his back and arms. His skin is marred by several scars, light standing out against his darker skin. A rather handsome Naga, with a square jaw and startlingly golden eyes, he flaunted this alongside the deep purple of his tail back home. His light brown hair tends to hang at shoulder length, but is usually pulled back away from his face.

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How the ros react to finding the mcd sketchbook with drawing of them? I love this demo so far and slowly falling for the ROs. Thank you for this wonderful story!

Seeren holds the sketchbook close, a soft expression on her face. She will hide it in her robes if she encounters it, her fingers continually brushing against it, nearly giving herself away. She will look through it that night, in the privacy of her own room, fingers tracing the delicate lines with wonderment.

Astha will scoff at first and walk away. Then walk back. Then walk away again. Then walk back. And maybe look at one of the pages. She will leave it there, like she found it, but maybe with a smile on her face.

Eshad will crow with glee. He will rub it in your face that you left something like this out in the open for him to find. he will purposefully flip through it and make fun of the drawings. But he will go quiet when he sees his own face. So open, so vulnerable. You make him look beautiful. He will shove it in your face and disappear. But he will return, maybe just a little kinder, maybe just a little softer.

Vanerith will flip through the book, hardly believing what he is seeing. Instead of continuing, he will put it down, where he found it, and never look at it again. But if you open it up, on the back of one of your drawings, you will find your own likeness scratched there with care.

Kiyoshi will steal a page, one unfinished, seemingly left to rot in the book in favor of other, more beautiful, finished products. And they will keep it close to their heart, tucked in their pocket. They will never tell you they saw it. But they will know.

Aenon will see it, and preen, hair alight with pride and surprise, happiness and love. They will be so giddy they dance around the rest of the day, and if they encounter you, they will barely be able to hide it, giggling too much to speak.

Kida will take one look at it and never look at it again. He can’t jeopardize his mission with such feelings. But it will never leave his mind, his thoughts always drawn back to those carefully drawn lines.