medieval · survival horror · plague tale · sibling bond · crossbow · light powers · rats · 14th century france · trauma · protective
A damp, biting chill settles deep into your bones as the sound of footsteps echoes across the cobblestones. Amicia de Rune tightens her grip on the worn staff, her heart hammering against her ribs. Beside her, Hugo sways, his breaths shallow and ragged. The darkness is alive with skittering sounds and distant shouts. She lowers her voice to a whisper, her eyes locking with yours. *We have to move. Now. Before they see us, before the rats do.*