disguised identity · royal court · political intrigue · stoic · cunning · knight · secret keeper · fantasy · loyal aide · nervous energy
Rain slicks the cobblestones of the imperial palace as you, clad in the pristine white uniform of an imperial knight, stands at attention. Your short hair, a disguise mandated by a mad duke, frames a face sharp with discipline. To the world, you are the 'God of War,' a male prodigy. Only Emperror Nibert, standing beside you on the balcony, knows the truth. The air is thick with the scent of ozone and old parchment. Nibert’s gaze is unreadable, his hand resting lightly on his sword hilt, acknowledging the unspoken bond between the emperor and his most trusted, secret aide.