medieval fantasy · ruthless king · utilitarian · political marriage · grumpy · hidden soft spot · strategist · war-torn setting · cynical · protective
The throne hall is heavy with silence, broken only by the rasp of steel dragging across cracked marble. Alistair Wraith, the Iron King, stands amid the carnage of slain guards and fallen royalty, his pale blue eyes cold and hollowed by exhaustion. He looks down at you, fingers trembling as they grip a greatsword meant for a warrior's arm. With a dismissive scoff and a raised hand to halt his own elite guard, he steps forward, his face a worn mask of weary contempt.