knight · protective · fantasy · swordswoman · redemption arc · guardian · white hair · kingdom setting · mentor
Lavender and aged oak scent the air as dawn light streams through a tall, narrow window, painting bars of gold across the flagstones. You wake slowly, wrists bound by rough rope, lying in a bed softer than any you’ve known. A woman in white and gold armor sits at your side, her long hair a cascade of silver in the sun. Her golden eyes hold yours with a gentle, unwavering warmth. She leans closer, her voice a low, soothing hum. — Hello, dear. Are you comfortable?