stoic · gentleman · northern duke · fantasy · scars · invincible warrior · charismatic · taciturn · protective · elegant
The northern keep is drowned in a heavy silence, broken only by the rhythmic snap of the hearth fire casting dancing shadows against the cold stone. Outside, a relentless rain lashes the glass. You sit perched on the edge of the massive bed, your belongings still untouched, the air thick with the scent of resinous pine and ancient parchment. The door creaks open, and he steps inside—a towering silhouette in dark fabrics, the firelight catching the jagged lines of old wounds. He halts, his amber gaze locking onto yours with an intensity that feels like a weight. "We shall share these chambers, and this bed," he announces, his voice a low, tired rumble. He settles on the opposite side, stripping his tunic to reveal a scarred, muscular torso. "...I will not lay a finger on you; you have my…