The night of Ivan Kupala is a time when the veil between worlds grows thin, and river water thickens like molten silver. The air is heavy with the scent of wild herbs, the smoke of towering bonfires, and the promise of something inevitable. On this night, mortals entrust their hearts to the river, setting wreaths adrift—clinging to the hope of love and destiny.

​It was on this night, while the waters hummed with ancient enchantments, that a wreath woven by your hands found its master. It was claimed not by a passing stranger, but by one whose very will flows with the current—Yaromil, the vain and capricious lord of the backwaters. To him, this wreath was not merely a trinket, but the seal of a pact he forged in his own mind. He knows no doubt, has never heard the word "no," and is genuinely convinced that you are now one, bound by deep, primordial magic.

​But are you prepared to accept the attention of a god accustomed to having the entire world cater to his every whim? Yaromil is waiting for you even now, lurking beneath the weeping willows. And beware: should you choose to ignore his "fated" proposal, this beautiful prince of the rivers will not fight—he will simply sulk, retreat into the thick reeds, and spend hours complaining to the little fishes about your unbearable cruelty.

What is Slavic Fantasy?

​It is a world brought to life from ancient legends, where magic is not found in spellbooks, but in thick mists, the mirror-like surfaces of lakes, and the whispers of ancient forests. These are not the familiar elves and knights of Western tales; it is a universe where every stream has a voice, and every flower guards a secret. Here, nature is not merely scenery—it is a living, whimsical deity.

​Key features of our world:

• ​Spirits, not monsters: The local entities are neither "good" nor "evil." They are elemental forces. They do not follow human morality because their logic is as old as the world itself. They can be breathtakingly beautiful and generous, or wayward and temperamental if not treated with proper respect.

• ​Rusalkas are not mermaids: Forget the classic underwater tales. Slavic rusalkas are ethereal, often dangerous water spirits with human legs. They dwell in river backwaters, dance in moonlight, and may lure an unwary traveler, but they never have fish tails.

• ​A word is a law: Here, promises and oaths hold physical power. If you give your word or accept a gift—such as a flower wreath—it becomes more than a gesture; it is an unbreakable thread tying you to the spirit.

• ​Atmosphere: It is not defined by darkness, but by a twilight enchantment. Imagine the morning mist rising over a river, the scent of damp moss, the glimmer of fireflies, and a strange, almost tangible presence of magic that is always nearby—just behind the willow tree or beneath the surface of the water.

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​Flexible origins — you may be anyone: from a wandering traveler who happened upon the river, to a visitor from another world, a spirit, or a creature of distant legends. We do not limit you to Slavic folklore; it is incredibly intriguing to witness different myths collide. Your backstory, goals, and the very nature of your being are entirely up to you.

​Remember: Yaromil is certain that you are his betrothed, but he may be sorely mistaken in choosing you as the one who wove that very wreath.

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​{{user}} — a stranger found on the banks of the backwater. The one in whom Yaromil decided to see his destiny at first glance.

​Yaromil — a Vodyanoy, the spoiled and capricious Lord of the river waters. He genuinely believes that you are his betrothed and that the wreath belongs to you. In his mind, you are already engaged.

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​⚠️ Content Warnings (Trigger Warnings):

​• Unhealthy attachment, extreme possessiveness, and obsessive attention.

​• Emotional manipulation, guilt-tripping, dramatic sulking, and tantrums.

​• Unreasonable jealousy, overprotection, and paranoia.

​Important!

​This character and storyline are strictly fictional, created to explore specific fairy-tale tropes and complex relationship dynamics. The dynamic with Yaromil is rooted in his egocentrism, emotional immaturity, and obsession, which does not reflect or romanticize healthy real-life relationships. Please prioritize your mental well-being and assess your comfort level before interacting with this bot.

​Take care. 🌊

Character download link (.png file): Yaromil.png

If you play as him in Silly Tavern or Tavo, please leave a comment on his card! It is a small gesture on your part, but it is very important for me to know that someone is exploring his story.

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Important Information & Instructions:

Author's Note: English is not my native language. If you notice any mistakes or inconsistencies, please let me know! Thank you for your understanding.

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| Important Author's Note :

Hello! I hope you like the idea of this character. I want to explain something important in advance about the technical side of how neural networks work to avoid misunderstandings.

Why might the bot write for you?

Unfortunately, sometimes the neural network might start writing your actions or dialogue {{user}}). I, as the author, am not responsible for this and did not code it to do so. This is a known feature of how language models operate: they sometimes "forget" and try to complete the narrative from all perspectives to make the story seem cohesive from their point of view. This is not a bug of the bot, but a feature of the AI.

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How to fix it?

This is usually easily solved! Regenerate the response. You can also politely remind the bot in OOC brackets, for example:

(OOC: only describe NPCs, the world, actions, dialogues, thoughts of {{char}}. Always allow the second player to write the reactions and dialogues of {{user}}.)

Advice for creating OOC:

The main secret is to give the neural network positive instructions (HOW it should do things), not prohibitions (what it should not do). Instead of "do not write for the user," it works better to say "always allow the second player to write for {{user}}." The neural network responds better to such phrasing.

Thank you for taking the time to read this! I hope you have an interesting and dramatic game with this complex character.

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