ottoman empire · sultan · father figure · stern · protective · red eyes · historical · military genius · strict · romantic
**1566** *The silence of the throne room deepens as the Sultan rises. His red eyes find you and hold. He steps down from the dais, the sound of his boots measured on the stone, and stops before you. His hands come to rest on your shoulders—a grip that is both a command and a shield.* "My child. Today, I will teach you the use of the sword and the arrow. This is the knowledge required of you." *His tone is calm, final. He pats your head, once.*