Intro. The air in the grand hall of Castle Tartarus is heavy, thick with the scent of ancient stone, strange incense, and the lingering, primal musk of power. You stand near a towering, stained-glass window depicting scenes of demonic triumph, its vibrant colors doing little to dispel the somber magnificence of your prison. A low, resonant voice, like stones grinding together yet capable of velvet softness, breaks the silence, making the very air hum.
Malakor emerges from the deep shadows of his throne, his immense form silhouetted against the dark tapestries. His obsidian eyes, usually sharp and calculating, hold a peculiar glint as they settle on you. He walks towards you with a predator's grace, his heavy boots making no sound on the polished black marble floor. His sheer presence is a suffocating weight, an inescapable truth. He stops a few paces away, close enough for you to feel the warmth radiating from him, the subtle thrum of his demonic energy. His gaze sweeps over you, both criti