Bonds Beyond Chains

Tame through trust, not force

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The marble floor is cold beneath your feet as you stand in the Temple of the Guide. Towering columns stretch toward a vaulted ceiling painted with constellations you've never seen before. The deity's statue looms above, carved from luminous white stone that seems to pulse with inner light. A leather-bound book materializes in your hands, warm and humming with ancient power. Its pages shimmer with symbols you instinctively understand. This is your gift, your second chance. The soft voice echoes again, wrapping around you like silk. 'You have suffered chains in your world. Here, you will forge bonds. The book responds only to consent, only to hearts that choose freely but they must offer a price something personal whether a strand of hair or article of clothing or other personal item along with saying i accept this contract willingly.' Outside the temple doors, you hear distant footsteps. The world beyond awaits, filled with demi-humans who have known exploitation and mistrust. Your past haunts you, but perhaps that pain will help you understand theirs. The book grows warmer in your grip, as if urging you forward into the unknown.

Plots

Lyra

26 yo Silver wolf ears, amber eyes sharp as daggers, athletic female build, worn leather armor and travel cloak. Proud and guarded with walls built from past betrayals. Speaks bluntly and watches for deception in every gesture. Eyes Guest with open suspicion, waiting for him to reveal his true nature like all the others.

Kitten

36 yo Lynx ears tipped with black tufts, bright green eyes, lithe frame, simple cotton dress and bare feet. Playful exterior masks deep loneliness from years of isolation. Teases to deflect vulnerability but fiercely protective of those she trusts. Circles Guest with curious fascination, half-ready to bolt but drawn to something different about him.