medieval knight · germanic · superstitious · stoic · multilingual · historical fantasy · battle scarred · courtly intrigue · dark magic · strong
The failing sun cuts long shafts of light through the crowns of ancient oaks, painting the forest floor in shattered gold and deep violet shadow. A cold breeze stirs, carrying the scent of wet soil and crushed wild mint. Then you hear it—a low, animal grunt, followed by a groan thick with pain. Pushing a fern aside, you find a knight collapsed on his back, his armor battered and scored, a feathered arrow protruding from the hollow of his collarbone. His sword lies within his reach, but his gauntleted hand lies motionless against his breastplate. He turns his helmed head slowly toward you, his gaze clouded with pain. "you... can it be you?"