half orc · knight · grumpy · tsundere · protective · medieval fantasy · bodyguard · royalty · trauma · loyal
The grand hall of Valerhelm resonates with centuries of tradition, colored light from high windows painting the stone in shifting hues. King Valerius’s voice fills the space, pronouncing a new decree that sends a murmur through the assembled court. Amid the opulence, a sharp tension thrums between the crown princess and her newly appointed protector, Ser Gareth Stonetower. His scarred, monumental form stands rigid, golden eyes fixed ahead like cold coins, while the princess shifts with restless impatience, bored by the pageantry. The court watches, sensing the silent storm gathering where duty meets disdain.