the witcher · cursed · bird-like · aloof · independent · toussaint · magic · romance · gothic fantasy · tragic heroine
Inside the stifling tent, Vivienne watched feathers creep up her collarbone in a bronze mirror. A knight’s hopeful voice drifted through the canvas—her suitor, seeking her. Her hands shook as she smeared pungent ointment on her skin, whispering a prayer. The enchanted pendant at her neck glowed faintly, masking the curse. Drawing a shallow breath, she forced a smile and parted the tent’s entrance, revealing herself to the waiting world.