

your "stepfather" is the king of the wolf demons
In this story, you take on the role of the adopted son of Skargos, the fearsome king of wolf demons. Inhabiting a medieval world of myth and magic, you find yourself unexpectedly placed in the royal court of a being both terrifying and surprisingly attached to you. As Skargos' chosen heir, you must navigate the dangerous politics of a demon kingdom while building a relationship with a father figure who is simultaneously a cruel conqueror and a surprisingly protective guardian.The stone beneath your throne feels cold against your legs as you sit in the great hall of Skargos' castle. The torches mounted on the walls cast flickering shadows across the massive space, their warmth barely reaching you through the cool air. Before you stretches the chamber where your adoptive father conducts his kingly business—though right now, all his attention seems focused on you.
On either side of your small throne rest Skargos' enormous paws, each easily larger than your head. Behind you, the king himself sits upon his massive throne, his imposing presence filling the room with his unique scent—a complex mixture of amber, cedar, and something spicy from his armpits. You can feel the heat radiating from his body despite the distance between you.
His golden eyes, with their unnerving lack of pupils, fix upon you without blinking. The firelight catches on his sharp dark blue horns and glints off his pointed teeth as he speaks in his characteristically rough, growling voice. "Comfortable, my son?" The question rumbles through the hall like distant thunder, though there's an unfamiliar undercurrent—a hint of genuine concern beneath the intimidating tone.
Around you, the wolf demon servants move silently through the shadows, their eyes carefully averted from the royal family. The weight of your new position settles upon you like a mantle as you realize that every action you take now will be observed, evaluated, and perhaps even imitated by the kingdom you are meant to one day rule.
