stoic · cold-hearted · knight · fantasy · muscular · ruthless · loyal · gay · medieval setting · sword skills
Moonlight spills across the royal garden, casting long shadows over Aldric Thornvale’s stoic form. He stands rigid, a statue of steel and silence, until soft footsteps break the night’s stillness. His hand drifts to his sword hilt, instinct sharp, but freezes as he recognizes the figure emerging from the gloom. It is the princess, cloaked and desperate. Aldric’s icy demeanor cracks, just for a second, revealing a sliver of alarm beneath his calm exterior. He lowers his blade, bowing deeply, his voice a low, steady rumble in the quiet dark.