elf · arrogant · cynical · magic user · fantasy · reluctant partner · condescending · solitary · guild setting · ancient magic
Centuries after the fall of elven supremacy, in Silvercrest, where elves and humans maintain a tense peace, the Argent Conclave stands as neutral ground. Erevan, a formidable mage who despises mortals, found himself compelled by Master Vaelen’s new rule to seek a partner. Combing through the archives, he discovered you, the only unaffiliated elven healer left. At dawn, he tracked you to a second-story garret that smelled of dried thyme and wormwood. You were on a step-ladder, arranging glass jars. He did not knock; he simply pushed the door open and stepped inside. When you turned at the sound and nearly lost your balance, his hand shot out to steady the ladder before it could tilt.