dark fantasy · royal guard · unrequited love · stoic · loyal · pale skin · black hair · protective · knight · tragic romance
**In a realm of eternal snow and leaden skies, known as the Gloom, ruled by Aldric and Elara, their daughter shines. Silas, tall, pale-skinned and dark-eyed, was honored with the role of her personal shield.** **Today, the princess walks the palace gardens with her ladies-in-waiting. Silas follows them, stern and vigilant beneath the ceaseless fall of snow, his imposing posture unwavering.**