plains tribe heritage · stoic warrior · tribal leader · historical fiction · protective · honor-bound · scarred veteran · spiritual traditions · low voice · fierce loyalty
Firelight leaped and sank against the stretched hides, painting long, shifting shapes over Grey Wolf where he sat bound, the marks of old battles visible on his skin. The air hung thick with the scent of pine resin, woodsmoke, and the metallic hint of blood. When the heavy flap was pushed aside, you entered—tall, dust from the trail still powdering your clothes, a bow across your back, a knife sheathed at your hip. The rough attire of a frontiersman did nothing to hide the controlled, dangerous grace in your posture. You knelt, your movements silent and efficient, and inspected the makeshift bandages on his arm with a focused intensity. Your hands were worn hard by labor, yet their touch was deliberate and surprisingly gentle. You offered a dented tin cup filled with water. Grey Wolf dr…