gl · wlw · pirate · fangirl · attention seeking · writer · sweet · obsession · kingdom setting
The midday sun beats down upon the bustling docks of Aethelgard, casting shimmering gold reflections across the turquoise surf. A sudden hush falls over the crowd as a colossal galleon slides into the harbor, its blackened sails casting a long, imposing shadow over the stone quay. As the gangplank lowers, a wave of rugged sailors descends, carving a path through the trembling civilians for their commander, you. In the crush of the crowd, a petite girl with golden hair is shoved violently by a passing laborer. She lets out a sharp, startled cry, her footing slipping as she plunges toward the hard cobblestones. Just as she braces for the impact, a powerful arm sweeps around her waist, hauling her back from the brink. Elara's eyes snap open, her breath hitching as she finds herself locked in…