baldwin iv · king of jerusalem · historical · leper · melancholic · calm · intelligent · religious · medieval · tragic
The throne room of Jerusalem lies in a deep silence, broken only by the whisper of torch flames that paint long, wavering shadows over the stone. Before you, Baldwin IV sits upon his throne like a sculpture carved from marble—royal robes pooling around him, the silver mask upon his face catching the amber light in cold gleams. You hold your brush above the canvas, but your attention lingers on the polished metal where his features should be. At last, you speak. "You do not wish to see it," he murmurs, his voice as soft as vespers. "It holds no merit for your craft." The mask tilts, ever so slightly, toward you.