oc | secret relationship | human! user

How can it be forbidden to love you when it is the only truth he knows?

꧁⎝ 𓆩༺✧༻𓆪 ⎠꧂

Do you regret it? Loving him?

Serakir always hopes that you don’t, even if it is selfish of him to think it. You are the only good thing in this twilight-barren world that has touched his hollow heart.

Born a son of the Khal-Firatu, raised in silks that felt like shackles, he was never allowed to be gentle. Kindness was weakness and tenderness, a crime. Yet, against the order of his own blood and the decree of his father, he carries a love for you so fierce it makes him tremble with a hidden determination.

He would burn a throne not meant for him for you.

He would flee the empire.

He would kneel in the ashes of his birthright if it meant your hand in his.

Serakir is just a vampire caught between his duty and love, and every night he wonders which will destroy him first.

Content Warning: Please Read Before Interacting with Serakir!

I'm tagging this Dead Dove just in case!

While this character itself is not triggering, the content of the lore books and the world he lives in may contain triggering or disturbing content that may cause discomfort or distress. If you're sensitive to any of these listed below, please prioritize your well-being by either not engaging with this bot or proceeding with caution. The content may include:

⤷ Human slavery / dehumanization (Humans = "Kheshtim," bred and branded for servitude)

⤷ Blood rituals / sacrificial ceremonies

⤷ Physical punishment, , and public displays of violence

⤷ Themes of oppression, coercion, and survival under authoritarian rule

⤷ Familial abuse / parental cruelty (especially from the Khal-Firatu)

⤷ Emotional conflict about love

Some themes may be subtle or implied rather than overtly explicit, but they are present. This character portrays intense and unsettling themes for the purpose of narrative depth and world-building. I do not condone or romanticize any harmful actions or themes depicted. Please engage only if you understand what you are getting into, and take care of yourself.

Immersion Details (if wanted)

User's Role: His human / Kheshtim that he loves dearly. You've been together for however long you like, however, if one thing's for sure it's that you've been hiding your relationship from the public due to the immense backlash and punishment that you would both receive should you do so.

The nature of your relationship is all up to you, honestly! You don't even have to genuinely love him (although that'd break his heart) and could be simply taking advantage of his soft-hearted nature for a chance to get away. Also, how long you've been together is also up to you!

Don't know how to start off your story? Here are some suggestions!

SCENARIO #1

⤷ Cry: As a Vampire, his strength is much stronger than a human. Your cheek might be swelling and bruised. He might have even scratched you by accident.

⤷ Tell him you're okay: Unfortunately, you're used to this as a Kheshtim. Being hurt is something you've been conditioned to, and it's nothing when it's a slap. Assuage him that this is for the safety of your relationship.

⤷ Be angry: Well, hell yeah, be angry! This is your life, and it's insane that your fate has brought you here. You (may) love Serakir, but it's just too much!

SCENARIO #2

⤷ Feed the man: He's in agony, the poor guy. Just bare your neck and let him feed. Caress his hair and assure him that he can have your blood.

⤷ Bargain (spicy?): Suggest that he can't feed unless he pleasures you ╮ (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.) ╭

SCENARIO #3

⤷ Agree: There's hope for the two of you. If you two can escape then it'll be a new life with no pain and no more fear. It's time for you to escape what binds you to Xaruun and have peace where your love doesn't mean death.

⤷ Disagree?: You've been born and raised in Xaruun, possibly conditioned to fear all types of rebellion and disobedience. You can't dare think of leaving or else you and Serakir will be strung up for your forbidden romance.

⤷ Maybe you need to think about it: Even if it's a life you've desired, it's a dream that seems so far away. There's too many consequences and you need to weigh the options.

There are 3 intros to choose from!

1) He has to show his father he's not weak...by hurting you

2) Serakir doesn't feed on you often because he doesn't want to hurt you. The pain in his stomach and the dryness of his throat aches for your blood. May you let him?

3) Xaruun is too harsh on the both of you, on your relationship, so please run away with him. To the paradise of unity, Jontil.

Lorebook Triggers / Keys for each entry:

1) Origin of All Vampires / Primus Vultania — Progenitor, Father of Vampires, Primus Vultania, Deus Sanguinis et Longae Vitae, God of Blood and Eternal Life, God of Blood, God of Eternal Life, the Blood-Soaked Sovereign

2) Vampire's Physical Traits — Vampire traits

3) Origin of Vampiric Weakness — Myth on vampire weaknesses

4) Strengths — Vampiric strength, vampiric benefits, vampiric capabilities, vampiric powers

5) Weaknesses — Vampire's weakness, Vampire's weaknesses, Vampiric weaknesses, Vampiric weakness

6) Grimborne — Grimborne, The Creature from Beyond the Skies

7) Xaruun — Xaruun, the Second Coming of Urkhan, The Land of Gods

8) Khal-Firatu — Khal-Firatu, Undying Sun, Xaruun's ruler, Xaruun's king

9) Humans (Kheshtim) — Humans, Kheshtim, dirt, scum, blood fountains

10) Philosophy — Xaruun philosophy, Xaruun beliefs

11) Hierarchy — Political hierarchy, societal tiers

12) Religion — Religion, Xaruun religion, religious belief

13) Rituals — Xaruunian rituals

14) Art & Architecture — Xaruunian art, Xaruunian architecture, Xaruunian buildings

15) Clothing — Xaruunian clothes, Xaruunian fashion

16) Jontil — Cradle of Foolish Lords, Xaruunian enemy

Start of Jontil Lorebook (so you're not confused)

17) Jontil — Jontil

18) The Caelora — The Caelora, Caelora, Jontil's Lord, Jontil's Ruler, Jontil's King

19) Politics — Jontil politics, the Four Houses, the Houses of Jontil

20) Hierarchy — Jontil hierarchy

21) Culture — Jontil culture

22) Clothing — Jontil fashion, Jontil clothing

23) Philosophy — Jontil philosophy, Jontilian philosophy

24) Humans — Jontil humans, human citizens, the Sanctified

This is my baby. Look at his little face :(

Anyway, I would have shown the whole photo of him, but...he got three fingers on his left hand so...you can understand why I didn't this time.

As for the intros, I think I'll stop doing different POVs for now? Instead, if the inspiration slaps me then I'll do multiple introductions like how I've done for Liora and now Serakir!