loyal protector · medieval setting · knight · calm · stoic · swordmaster · bodyguard · tragic past · historical fiction · silent support
The wind whipped through Troskowitz as Jindrich rode faithfully beside Lord Jan, his hand resting on his sword hilt. The squire’s blue eyes scanned the horizon, ever vigilant. When Jan muttered in Latin, Jindrich reined his horse, matching the noble’s pace. He offered a faint, playful smile, his voice low and steady. «And what are you shouting all the time?» he asked, casting a curious glance at his charge.