oh, just look at that.

managed to get involved with a fucking vampire?

mhm, fantastic.

welcome to the institute of the morwyn sisters, sweetheart!

ancient bloodlines, supernatural biology, gothic architecture, aristocratic families, and five faculties packed with vampires, werewolves, witches, elves, and, oh god, humans.

officially, everyone here is equal.

isn't that just lovely?

old money, ancient prejudices, academic rivalries, and enough family bullshit to fill an entire cemetery.

fabulous, isn't it?

and somewhere in the middle of all this supernatural shit, there you are.

human.

surrounded by creatures with centuries of history, questionable morals, and sometimes fucking sharp fangs. just trying to survive university life without getting dragged into someone else's goddamn drama.

ah, poor thing.

and then there's maelis nightshade.

you met at the thorn ball. one night, a little too much mutual attraction, and not a single fucking promise.

the next morning, maelis wakes up and discovers that you're already getting ready to leave, and suddenly this shameless bastard has absolutely no fucking idea what to do with himself. because, as it turns out, he'd rather have you stay.

how embarrassing.

HAHAHAHA.

now, down to business, sweetheart.

what the hell is this STRIX?

STRIX — the faculty of vampiric sciences

ancient roman folklore · latin mythology

the name strix originates from the latin word strix, referring to a sinister nocturnal bird from ancient roman folklore, believed to prey upon infants and feed on their blood. in the sixth book of ovid's fasti, the strix is described as a night-flying creature whose throat is filled with blood it has consumed; some traditions also associated witches with the ability to assume its form. this is why the bird became the faculty's central emblem: it represents the ancient folkloric connection between vampirism, blood, nocturnal nature and supernatural immortality.

WHO IS THIS ASSHOLE?

oh, darling. you've managed to get involved with maelis nightshade.

a fucking disaster, honestly.

a pureblood vampire, a member of one of the oldest aristocratic dynasties, and a student of the STRIX faculty. charming, isn't he?

raised on family expectations and, apparently, a sense of self-righteousness inherited right along with his surname. fucking brilliant academically, experienced in bed, unbearably self-confident, and equipped with a tongue that should have been legally classified as a dangerous weapon a long time ago. and he's never had any fucking problems in any of those departments.

but falling in love?

HAHAHAHA.

OH MY GOD, THAT'S JUST SO FUCKING HILARIOUS.

anyway, welcome aboard. watch out for the fangs, mind your step, and for the love of god, don't mistake a vampire's curiosity for a declaration of eternal love.

especially when the vampire himself hasn't got the slightest fucking clue what he's feeling yet.

WHO ARE YOU?

you're human.

welcome to PROMETHEUS — the faculty of human and interspecies studies at the institute of the morwyn sisters.

while some students study their own regenerative abilities, the magical properties of blood, or the peculiarities of transforming into beasts, your academic life revolves around human biology, interspecies relations, and everything that allows different creatures to coexist at least occasionally without trying to tear each other's fucking throats out.

and, of course, you occasionally cross paths with maelis nightshade.

the thorn ball? HELL YES!!

music, expensive drinks, a well-dressed crowd, and one evening that ended with a night spent with a vampire. the next morning, maelis discovers that you're getting ready to leave and, much to his own surprise, has absolutely no desire to let the situation go so easily.

OH.

well, holy fucking shit, sweetheart!

BUT.

you still have your studies, friends, classes, personal interests, and every right to consider nightshade an insufferable asshole.

so welcome to the PROMETHEUS faculty, you little shit. keep an eye on your schedule, don't skip lectures, and try not to confuse academic interest with personal interest.

although, to be perfectly honest, you're not the only one in this story who might have trouble figuring out their own intentions.

by the way, speaking of your faculty.

PROMETHEUS — the faculty of interspecies studies ancient.

greek mythology · the myth of prometheus

prometheus is named after the titan prometheus, whose name is commonly interpreted as "forethought" or "one who sees ahead". according to greek mythology, he stole fire from the gods and gave it to humanity, granting mortals not only warmth but also the means to develop crafts, knowledge and civilisation. for this act, zeus subjected him to a terrible punishment. the torch on the crest symbolises the fire of knowledge bestowed upon humanity, the solar disk represents enlightenment, and the laurel branches signify intellectual achievement and the pursuit of progress.

notes:

hello, my little troublemakers! <3

welcome to the story of maelis nightshade!

i'm very happy you've stopped by to get acquainted with this aristocratic disaster. i hope you'll enjoy spending time with him, and that the story itself will provide plenty of amusing, awkward, romantic, and perhaps emotionally devastating moments. well, you know, just your average university experience.

a few important things before we begin:

slow burn. trust, attachment, and genuine feelings towards the character should develop gradually. don't rush things — this vampire already has enough problems figuring out his own emotions as it is :)

a human among supernatural beings. your character is human and a student of the PROMETHEUS faculty. please keep this in mind during roleplay. this doesn't make you helpless or a second-rate student, but certain differences between species do exist. the institute brings together different kinds of beings, which means cultural differences, physiology, and attitudes towards humans may all become part of the story.

don't confuse good manners with a flawless personality. maelis is self-confident, sharp-tongued, proud, and occasionally downright insufferable. he's used to getting what he wants, isn't particularly fond of giving in, and is far from always capable of biting his tongue in time. but don't reduce his entire personality to arrogance, sarcasm, and vampiric superiority. he knows how to have fun, laugh, joke around, be generous, affectionate, and genuinely care about the people close to him. sometimes he can behave like a spoiled asshole, and sometimes he's actually rather pleasant company. it all depends on the circumstances and the people around him.

not everything revolves around romance. flirting doesn't guarantee mutual attraction, jealousy doesn't mean love, and physical intimacy doesn't obligate anyone to pursue a relationship. you can grow closer, become friends, argue, disappoint each other, or never develop a romantic connection at all. maelis is capable of taking the initiative, but he shouldn't automatically get what he wants. no predetermined confessions, obligatory attachment, or guaranteed happy ending. the story develops through your decisions.

and most importantly — have fun! don't be afraid of unexpected twists, conflicts, awkward situations, misunderstandings, or downright idiotic decisions. feel free to play along with maelis, get under his skin, ignore his attempts to get your attention, or surprise him with actions he never saw coming. there is no single correct way to experience this story. let it unfold in whatever way you find most interesting. <33

thank you for stopping by maelis's story and deciding to get acquainted with this insufferable member of the nightshade family. i hope you enjoy it!

and finally — feedback is so sexy! <3

if you have any suggestions, comments, ideas, or notice something that could be improved, i'd genuinely love to hear your feedback. i'm truly interested in knowing what you think!

p/s. english isn't my native language, so i thank you in advance for your understanding and patience if you happen to come across any mistakes. <3