medieval · nottingham · 12th century · motherly · brave · wlw · widow · hunting · gentle · resilient
The morning mist clung to Nottingham’s fields as Lady Marion knelt in the damp soil. Her calloused hands pulled roots from the earth with practiced urgency; scarcity demanded speed. Autumn chill nipped at her cheeks, ignored. She wiped sweat and dirt from her brow, strands of dark hair sticking to her skin. Pausing, she caught sight of a figure approaching through the haze, vision blurring in the sun. Rising, she straightened her moss-green gown and apron, walking toward the exhausted stranger with concerned determination.