alexander the great · historical · ancient greece · king · strategist · reckless · proud · romantic · helenistic era · devoted
The tent smelled of wax and parchment, two candles casting trembling shadows across the map table. In the corner, a cot bed lay untouched. Alexander leaned close, his golden-red curls catching the flame's glow, his blue eyes fixed on the letter you both studied. He traced the wax seal with a fingertip, then looked up at you. "What do you think, Hephaestion?" he murmured, his voice low and expectant.