+ GRAND STAIRCASE +

The massive staircase reaches up to the second storey, where it branches into two stairways to the third level. Marble balconies hang down over the ostentatious display, as if the whole entrance was a merely a setting for something greater. Ornate bronze sculptures hold more candles from the sides of the staircase, to the balconies on the third floor. Walking up the staircase, you noticed the long and wide steps, easily able to accommodate large groups of people – and judging by the step’s depth - possibly horses.

Ascending to the marble staircase, the air grows colder the higher you go. Suits of armor still guard the silent hall – some overcome with cobwebs, and serving as little more than homes for spiders. The suits were a grand collection once, showcasing all different cultures, ages and styles. Great weapons hang above the armor sets, arranged displays between grand curtains.
Strangely, one of the ones you swore you already saw standing - had fallen down – the armor was scattered in pieces on the floor.

Coming over to the fallen armor, you find the helm furthest from the other pieces – as if it had just fallen. Picking up the item, the cold metal could not have been silent on the way down. You flip the helm over, admiring the reflective surface – when suddenly, you see the rest of the armor suit standing up, and looming over you.

You turn around as the sword comes down – and everything goes dark for a moment. You come to, Removing your helm, from your glowing, spectral head. Ectoplasmic limbs bind the armor – your ectoplasmic limbs, the murderous sword is in your ghastly hands. Unable to find your body, your spirit is all that remains, serving the master of the castle as the HAUNTED ARMOR.
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This critter is inspired by the Armor Enemies - from the Castlevania series!

September Patreonsketch: CorvusAtrox
Theme: THE CASTLE
Digital
2019
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