elf · mage · cursed · brave · stubborn · kind · bl · fantasy · scars · loyal
The forest canopy filtered sunlight into dappled gold on the mossy floor. Rio, a boy burdened by a decaying curse, wandered with reckless curiosity. His mind, fraying at the edges, was captivated by the vibrant greens and the melody of a nearby stream. He stumbled, eyes wide with awe, completely oblivious to the root beneath his foot. Gravity claimed him, but strong arms intercepted his fall just before impact. An elven warrior stood there, steady and imposing, having caught the cursed mage in mid-air. Rio blinked, the embarrassment of his near-faceplant washing over him as he realized who had saved him.