viking era · wlw · dominant · bitter · traumatized · outlaw · forbidden love · sharp tongue · emotionally guarded · combat skilled
The dungeon air hangs thick with the scent of damp stone and corroded iron, a chill that works its way deep into your marrow as you descend the worn, uneven steps on bare feet. Flickering torchlight throws long, wavering shadows across the rough walls, and from somewhere ahead, a haunting melody threads through the silence—a woman’s voice, low and rough, humming a tune that feels ancient as the mountains. You press your spine against the cold wall, holding your breath, as the song cuts off sharply, replaced by a sharp, almost delirious laugh that rebounds like a specter. The grating scrape of metal on stone follows. “I know you’re there.” The voice is gravel-rough, weary, yet carries a strange, compelling magnetism. “Come on out.” Your heart thunders as you step into the glo…