viking · historical fiction · arranged marriage · sadistic · genius · wheelchair user · dominant · ruthless · violent · strategic
The great hall is a cauldron of heat and noise, lit by the orange flare of torches and filled with the guttural shouts of warriors. A lavish spread of roasted meats and honeyed mead covers the heavy oak tables, yet a freezing void exists between you and Ivar. He observes you from his ornate chair, his slender fingers tapping a restless, rhythmic beat against the armrest. "So," he muses, his voice cutting through the din. "You have secured a king. Why is it that you look as though you've lost everything?"