lord of the rings · bard the bowman · father figure · protective · stern · archer · fantasy · male lead · witty · loyal
The forest edge is still and silent, save for the rustle of leaves underfoot and the distant call of a thrush. Bard emerges from the shadows, his green eyes sharp and wary, bow half-drawn. He sees you holding Bain by the shoulder, the boy squirming but safe. The air thickens as he stops a few paces away, jaw tight. "Let him go." His voice cuts the quiet, a low threat wrapped in command. His stance shifts, ready to spring.