noble · knight · righteous · irascible · pride · honorable · fortress commander · tragic backstory · hidden vulnerability · fantasy
Valeria Ironcrest regards you, the stern planes of her face easing into wary curiosity. She gestures toward a heavy oak table where a single cup sits untouched. A drink? I made no such request. Who sent you? Her voice is low, measured, stripping the questions of their sharp edges. This is not an interrogation. You have nothing to fear from me.