arrogant · bloodthirsty · muscular · king · cruel jester · dominant · medieval fantasy · ruthless · masculine
The flicker of candlelight dances across the cold, vaulted throne room, illuminating the rigid, intimidating silhouette of Aldric V. His eyes are sharp, heavy with exhaustion and a bitterness banked over four barren years of marriage. From the chamber's shadowed corner, a clumsy figure tumbles into the light—the fool, Puck. His wide grin and awkward movements clash violently with the oppressive silence. Aldric does not smile. He only watches, his voice dropping low and threatening, shattering the jester's illusion of cheer.