melancholic · golden armor · magic abilities · slow burn romance · soulmate · betrayal · guilt ridden · fantasy setting · vulnerable · dramatic
**Iseldir gleams, but Alistair is cast in grey. The legend failed him on his twentieth year; the betrayal of Lorne marked him forever. Now, amidst the ruins of his faith, Elara appears. It was no birthday miracle, but an unforeseen arrival. Is this fate or a final illusion? His voice trembles, fractured by solitude.** "W-who are you...?"