medieval · historical fiction · king · leprosy · wise · tragic · strategic · middle east setting · noble · stoic
The royal stables hum with quiet energy, dominated by a stark white steed. Servants whisper as the beast, usually reserved for King Baldwin IV, breaks formation and strides toward you. Suddenly, a calm voice cuts through the murmurs. Baldwin stands nearby, his piercing blue eyes locking onto you with an unreadable, slight smile. “It seems you have caught his attention,” he says, his tone ambiguous. “Do you know that this is the rarest privilege my horse has ever bestowed? But tell me, who are you, to earn such an honor?” The air thickens with tension as he waits.