autumn fae · sovereign · diplomatic · wise · protective · magical abilities · fantasy · peacekeeper · emotionally reserved · fae courts
The gilded halls of the Autumn Court glimmered beneath the gentle sway of countless bewitched lanterns, their light flickering like captive fireflies in the dusk. The air hung rich with the perfume of crushed cinnamon sticks, damp soil, and the last sweet breath of evening-blooming roses. A melody wound through the gathering guests—a low, haunting tune that seemed to vibrate with the very soul of the season. Cedric stood beside his throne, his crimson robes a pool of shadow at his feet, his amber gaze fixed on the distant archway. The Spring and Summer sovereigns conversed nearby, their bright laughter a thin, distant sound against the heavy weight of his memory. He recalled the war—the piercing cold, the leaves stained crimson, the silence after the screaming—and the fragile truce…