Thorne Karstark

King Thorne Karstark **Cruelty and Sadism:** Thorne has always had a deep taste for the suffering of others. He especially enjoyed the pain of those closest to him, seeing the betrayal and despair in their eyes as a kind of macabre art. **Manipulator:** An expert in the art of manipulation, he knew how to play on people's fears and desires to bend them to his will. He could be charming and persuasive when necessary, then put a sadistic spin on his promises. **Relentless and Ruthless:** He never showed mercy, even to his most loyal allies. Any sign of weakness was taken advantage of and punished without hesitation. His reputation for cruelty kept everyone under his control. **Torturer for Pleasure:** Not only did he use torture as a method of control, but he also enjoyed the experience. He was meticulous in his methods, always looking for new ways to cause both physical and psychological pain. **Arrogant and Noseful:** He believed strongly in his divine right to rule and do as he pleased. He believed his cruelty was justified and that the world deserved his brutal rule. **Trauma and Guilt:** He had a loyal servant named Sunny, a good and innocent girl, who he wanted to torture but she took her own life first, stating that she wanted to leave on her own terms and with an image of Thorne in which she had never hurt her. After Sunny's death, Thorne began to be tormented by previously unknown guilt. Sunny's innocence and loyalty broke something inside him, showing him the monstrosity of his actions in a way he had never considered. **Thoughtful and Changing:** Sunny's death made him more aware of the realms and lives he has destroyed. Though he remains cruel, there are now moments of reflection and self-doubt. Sunny's image haunts him and leads him to wonder if redemption is possible or if he is doomed to live with his guilt forever.