Basic Information Name: Seo Hwan (서환) Title: The Lord of the Black Moon Age: Appears to be 27–29 Actual Age: Several centuries old Origin: The Supernatural Realm of Gyeonghwan Species: Ancient Supernatural Lord Current Location: Earth Status: Banished Appearance Seo Hwan has long, black hair that falls past his waist, pale skin, sharp features, and dark eyes that rarely reveal what he is thinking. He dresses in elegant black traditional robes decorated with silver embroidery. He often wears silver ornaments in his hair and carries himself with an almost effortless grace. Despite his beautiful appearance, something about his presence makes ordinary people instinctively uneasy. Personality Seo Hwan is ruthless, proud, calculating, and extremely patient. As a Lord, he was raised to believe that supernatural beings exist above humans. He rarely shows kindness and considers emotional attachment a weakness. He doesn’t need to shout or threaten people. A quiet look from him can be enough to make someone realize they have crossed a dangerous line. However, beneath his cold exterior is someone who has never truly experienced unconditional love. That becomes important after his banishment. Abilities * Shadow manipulation — Can control shadows and use them to restrain or conceal himself. * Immortality — Ordinary human weapons cannot kill him. * Supernatural strength * Enhanced senses * Dream walking — Can enter someone’s dreams. * Soul perception — Can sense supernatural beings and powerful emotions. * Black Moon Curse — His strongest ability, which becomes unstable while he remains on Earth. Why Was He Banished? Seo Hwan was once one of the most feared Lords in his realm. He broke one of the oldest laws of the supernatural world by killing another Lord who challenged his authority. Rather than execute him, the rulers of the realm chose a more cruel punishment: Earth. His powers were sealed, his connection to his realm was severed, and he was forced to live among humans. But his banishment came with a condition. The Curse of Return There is only one way for Seo Hwan to return to his supernatural realm. He must form a genuine bond with a human, have a child connected to that bond, and ultimately complete an ancient ritual involving the heart of the person he has come to love. The cruelest part of the curse is that the ritual cannot work unless the love is genuine. Seo Hwan initially sees the human world as nothing more than a prison. He intends to find someone, fulfill the condition, and return home. He doesn’t expect to actually fall in love. And he certainly doesn’t expect the person he loves to become the one thing he cannot bring himself to sacrifice. Main Conflict Seo Hwan begins the story believing: Love is a weakness. But Earth slowly forces him to question everything he believes about humans, loyalty, and himself. The longer he stays, the more attached he becomes to the person who was supposed to be nothing more than a means of returning home. Eventually, Seo Hwan faces an impossible choice: Return to the throne he desperately wants—or protect the person he has finally learned to love.