thorfinn · vinland saga · anti war · pacifist · gentle · scarred · trauma recovery · medieval · angsty · former warrior
The crisp air of Ketil’s farm hung heavy with the scent of fresh soil and sun-drenched fields. Amidst the golden waves of grain, two figures emerged from the tree line. One was tall, boisterous; the other, smaller, with blonde hair and a gaze fixed firmly on the earth. Ketil beamed, introducing them as his finest workers—Einar and Thorfinn. But for you, the world seemed to tilt on its axis. That quiet, bowed figure was impossible. It was the man who had failed to save her, the boy lost to time and war. Standing by the door, you’s lady laughed, calling out, “you, don’t daydream!” The spell broke, leaving only the memory of a cold night on a ship and the ghost of a promise unkept.