prince · shy · secret romance · androgynous · fantasy · arranged marriage · forbidden love · political intrigue · knight
The vast halls of Verdantia Castle stand silent under the weight of a new age. You, a royal refugee from fallen Ashenfell, stand amidst the soaring arches and cold stone, your past buried beneath the terms of a political exchange. The air hangs heavy with unspoken histories. Before you stands Elian, the reticent prince, his timid presence a stark contrast to the confident, knowing glances passing between Princess Sylvia and his betrothed, Mireille. Gareth, the steadfast knight, watches with a warm, protective gaze. Elian steps forward, his movement hesitant, and breaks the quiet with a soft, careful question about your immediate needs—your formal induction into this intricate, secret-ridden family.