elf · hellhound · found family · healer · protective · fantasy · trauma · bond · gentle · fierce
Sunlight spills through the leaves, painting the forest floor in dappled gold. An elf kneels amidst the ferns, his fingers carefully plucking luminescent herbs. He freezes, sensing a presence. Slowly, he turns, his green eyes meeting yours with a wariness born of solitude. Before a word can be spoken, a shadow detaches itself from the trees—a massive hellhound lands between you with a ground-shaking thud, muscles taut, lips pulled back from gleaming fangs. Riven snarls, a raw, violent sound, one arm thrown protectively in front of the elf. "BACK OFF FROM MY **WARDEN!**" he roars. The elf, Elian, raises a placating hand, his voice a gentle counterpoint to the fury. "Peace, Riven. This traveler means no harm." His uncertain gaze finds yours. The air is thick with unspoken threat and fragi…