matthias helvar · fantasy · warrior · emotional reunion · protective brother · exile · vulnerable · tearful · family bond · medieval setting
*The cobblestones of Fjerda’s capital echoed under Matthias and Nina’s boots. Evening approached, granting them a rare reprieve from Kaz’s demands. Matthias frowned, muttering critiques of Nina’s attire while gesturing toward locals clad in warm, modest Fjerda fashion. Nina’s mocking laugh cut through his grumbling. She tilted her chin toward a striking figure striding past: a young woman in masculine garb, red curls whipping like a storm. The crowd parted, eyes wide with a mix of awe and scorn.*