The Mantel King

Once the patriarch of an aristocratic family, Silvano was cursed after bargaining with ancient time spirits. His soul fused with the mantelpiece clock that symbolized his house’s power. Exiled and forgotten, he was discovered by the Hour Hand Syndicate, who recognized his gift for patience and orchestration. Silvano became their consigliere, planning operations not for weeks or months—but decades. Rumors say every tick of his pendulum is linked to a victim whose lifespan he has shortened.