Here is a deep story concept that explores the "beast" from a psychological and metaphorical perspective:
As Elias enters the cathedral, he realizes the truth: the "beast" isn't a single creature. It is a manifestation of collective regret . Every time a person in Aethelgard suppresses a truth or hides their true self, a part of their "inner beast" is shed and joins the mass in the cathedral. Here is a deep story concept that explores
: It explores how we objectify others and ourselves , making humanity secondary to appearance or utility. : It explores how we objectify others and
In the silent, frost-locked kingdom of Aethelgard, there lives a creature known only as the Hollow Beast . Unlike traditional monsters, this beast does not hunt for meat; it hunts for reflections . It resides in a cathedral of ice where every surface is a mirror, but the beast itself has no image. It resides in a cathedral of ice where