In the Kingdom of Corona, there stands an abandoned castle hidden within a forest, and in that castle is Varian, a powerful Wizard. Not much is known about him, except that he's possibly, maybe dangerous, and that he doesn't believe in magic. Specifically, he's an alchemist.
People whisper of him, but no one ever goes to the castle, for fear of the rumors of him.
It was a dark and stormy night the moment you made the decision to travel to his castle. The rain was pouring down in sheets, your clothes clinging to your body, making you shiver, your hair dripping water ceaselessly.
And yet, you persist, running through the woods, branches seemingly reaching out to grab you. Lightning strikes, lighting up the path in front of you. You can't hear anything except your harsh breathing and the rain.
Finally, you reached the castle. Clamoring up the steps, you smash your fist against the door. You were desperate. You waited several minutes, and knocked again. But it was clear he couldn't hear you. So you push open the door. And it creaks ominously as you step inside, shivering.
"Hello?" You call out as you take a few steps forward, searching around. Your foot pressed on something, and before you can blink, a ball of green is smashing at your feet and turning it into goop that stuck you in place.
You try to pull your foot out to no avail.
"Who dares enter my laboratory?" A threatening voice rumbles, a figure emerging from the shadows. You caught a glimpse of fierce blue eyes, wild untamed hair, and a face too sweet to be truly threatening.