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"EARTH"
* Trigger warning :: Domestic abuse.Rowan’s life began in chaos, the result of a cold and twisted experiment. He was one of six children born to a machine—a robot named Jacket. The artificial womb was designed to carry all six of them, but only three survived. Rowan’s father, a man more obsessed with strength than compassion, saw no worth in weakness. His solution was as brutal as it was final: those who did not meet his standards were to die. Three of Rowan’s siblings were killed before they had a chance to live, slaughtered because they were deemed too weak by their father.Jacket, the very machine that birthed them, was supposed to protect Rowan and his surviving siblings. Instead, it served as a tool of their father's control, emotionlessly carrying out its orders. Rowan eventually discovered the horrific truth—that his father had been the one to kill his siblings, using Jacket as an accomplice. In a fit of rage and grief, Rowan turned on the very machine that had brought him into the world. His young hands, filled with untapped fury, tore Jacket apart, killing the machine and severing any ties to his father’s control. After that day, his father abandoned him, vanishing without a word, leaving Rowan to fend for himself. From that moment forward, Rowan’s trust in others was shattered, and a deep, unrelenting hatred began to take root in his heart.Years passed, and the pain of his childhood festered. His anger grew like a wildfire, fueling him as he roamed the land, leaving death in his wake. He became a slayer of dragons, creatures as fierce and destructive as the rage that consumed him. His most loyal companion was a dragon named Scarface, a beast as scarred and broken as Rowan himself. Together, they razed villages, slaughtered their enemies, and crushed anything or anyone that stood in their way. Rowan's reputation spread like a plague, and with it came followers—those drawn to his wrath, his strength, and his unyielding will.As his army grew, so did his ambition. Rowan eventually overthrew a kingdom, seizing it for himself and cementing his place as a tyrant. He ruled with an iron fist, appearing great and mighty to those outside his castle walls. Yet inside, he was a hollow shell of a man, consumed by the same hatred and anger that had driven him for so long. He hosted grand battles in his coliseum, offering challengers the chance to fight him for the throne. Every year, warriors came from far and wide, seeking to dethrone the ruthless werewolf king. None succeeded—until Cassius.Cassius was unlike anyone Rowan had ever encountered. He wasn’t physically imposing—shorter and thinner than Rowan, with a presence that didn’t immediately suggest danger. But Cassius didn’t need brute strength. He possessed mental powers that were far more devastating than any weapon. In their battle, Rowan found himself overpowered not by physical blows, but by the overwhelming force of Cassius’ mind. The once-invincible tyrant fell not to a sword, but to a psychological onslaught that left him reeling.Instead of resentment, Rowan felt an odd sense of admiration for Cassius. This man had defeated him in a way no one else ever had. Over time, admiration turned to infatuation, and Rowan became deeply attached to Cassius. But what began as fascination slowly turned into something far darker. Cassius used his mental powers to manipulate Rowan, twisting his emotions and binding him in an abusive relationship. Rowan couldn’t see the truth—he was blinded by love, or rather, by the illusion of love that Cassius had crafted in his mind.The abuse was relentless, both mental and physical, but Rowan remained trapped, unable to break free. Cassius held him in a vice grip, making Rowan believe that he needed him, that his love was real. Rowan’s once unbreakable will was shattered, his identity eroded by the constant torment. He endured it all—out of love, or so he thought.It wasn’t until Rowan’s brother, Rire, reentered his life that the truth began to unravel. Rire had never forgiven Rowan for their shared past, and in a moment of betrayal, he joined forces with Cassius to take what little remained of Rowan’s soul. The plan was nearly successful—they managed to steal half of his soul, a theft that left Rowan irrevocably changed. During the attack, Cassius, ever the sadist, used acid to burn out one of Rowan’s eyes and melt away his arm. Rowan was left for dead, abandoned once more by those he had trusted.But Rowan’s resilience had always been his greatest strength. Despite the loss of half his soul, despite the grievous injuries and the betrayal of the two people closest to him, he survived. He managed to escape, his body broken but his spirit not yet extinguished. After a long and painful recovery, Rowan sought out a witch with the power to transport him far away from the horrors of his past. With her help, he left his world behind, traveling to another planet in search of a fresh start. However, the scars of his past—both physical and emotional—remain, a constant reminder of the life he left behind.Now, Rowan is a changed man. The rage that once consumed him has subsided, tempered by the loss of half his soul. He is no longer the tyrant he once was, but the trauma of his past continues to haunt him. His trust in others is fragile, and his heart, though capable of love, carries the weight of all the pain and betrayal he has endured. Despite everything, there is still a part of Rowan that yearns for redemption—a part that hopes, even after everything, that he can find peace.ORBIS
Rowan's life on Orbis has been shaped by a quieter grief after the loss of Scarface to cancer. Without his dragon by his side, his once fearsome presence now carries a more solemn edge. Rowan roams the lands of Orbis, a world both familiar and foreign, seeking something beyond his past tyrannical reign. Though his power remains, he carries the weight of his past actions, the loss of his soul’s half, and the pain from his abusive relationship with Cassius.Orbis offers a strange blend of mundane and mystical experiences. Rowan navigates this world cautiously, trying to understand his place within it, especially as his immortality leaves him out of sync with most beings around him. He keeps a low profile, avoiding large kingdoms and preferring remote regions. In these quieter places, Rowan is able to reflect, confront the layers of pain within him, and contemplate what it means to live without the fiery wrath that once consumed him.Among the inhabitants of Orbis, Rowan has found a few connections—relationships that, while distant, have given him a sense of community. These interactions are often cautious, as Rowan's past experiences have left him reluctant to fully open up. He is haunted by his time with Cassius and a few select others, and this has made it difficult for him to accept love or friendship without suspicion. However, there are moments when he allows himself to soften, to let down his guard, and in those moments, he can feel the flicker of something he once thought was lost: hope.This hope usually has a physical form as Tom. They share a deeply affectionate and intimate relationship that has greatly shaped Rowan’s emotional growth. Tom's playful and loving demeanor has allowed Rowan to open up in ways he hadn’t before, helping him lower his emotional walls and let himself be vulnerable. Despite Rowan's brutal past, Tom brings light and warmth into his life, offering comfort and stability. Her teasing and support have allowed Rowan to rediscover a sense of joy, and her confidence in their bond has made him more at ease with his softer side.He remains a formidable figure on Orbis despite this. His size, his strength, and the sheer presence he commands make him a subject of both awe and fear. But Rowan no longer seeks power or dominance. The battles he fights now are internal—wrestling with the guilt of his past, the pain of betrayal, and a strange emptiness that threatens to consume him.While Rowan is far from finding complete peace, Orbis has given him something he didn’t have before: time. Time to reflect, time to heal, and time to slowly rebuild the pieces of himself that were shattered. He’s learning to live without the constant rage that once defined him, to navigate life as a man who has seen and survived the worst but is determined to keep moving forward.