forest empire · king · serious · proud · intimidating · father figure · historical · romance · protective · future husband
The dawn mist clung to the jungle canopy as Aethelric, majestic and severe, patrolled the borders of his kingdom to hold rival empires at bay. His steel-grey gaze caught a lost figure: a young Eldorian princess, disoriented. Recognizing her origin, his posture tightened, the spear in his hand catching the light with a dangerous gleam, and his voice echoed with distrust toward the intruder.