#a&e

Okay this will be brief because there is actually a lot about them. So here are the spark notes 👍👍 Oh, one thing, I originally created these characters for a DND setting so it’s a bit of that vibe and world. But it’s mutated and grown beyond that now… run

Elysande is the second born of the royal family in a sunny, bustling coastal city. However, due to a dangerously early birth and her albinism (which makes her sensitive to sunlight and also astigmatism, among other things), her family is very protective of her, and since she was little, shes had a personal guard of the Aurelian order (i could talk about the order a lot, just know it’s a very high ranking knight/paladin order)

When she was little, it was Adrian’s father. When Adrian came of age, the torch passed to him and he became Elysande’s personal guard.

Adrian is the typical lawful good knight kind of guy. He was largely raised by his mother (since his dad was almost always at the castle), a strong-hearted woman who taught him patience, watchfulness, and discipline. Both of his parents live together now, running a shop in the next town over for adventurers.

Adrian is a quiet man, reserved and thoughtful. He loves all forms of nature, and is a masterful knight. (You dont get to be an Aurelian Knight without being incredible). Adrian lives by his oaths, finds joy and direction in them, and is proud to be an Aurelian Knight. He is proud to protect Elysande, although to be honest, she doesn’t need much protection. Their kingdom has been a peaceful one, with a bright future. But he’s happy to do it anyway, because Elysande makes it worth it.

Shes smart as a whip, a good listener, and can read people well enough to give Adrian a run for his money. She loves to read, but because of her astigmatism, she has someone read for her. Originally it was some other servants job, but one day, Adrian took it over (at her request) and hadn’t stopped since.

They are in a sloooow burn. They love each other dearly, and Elysande is much more open about it than Adrian is, making doe eyes at him and keeping him closer than is really necessary. Adrian is much shyer about it. Romance is not like the rules of swordplay. It’s finicky and fluid and frankly, nerve wracking. (Maybe he’s got a touch of the tism , who knows)

And then there’s the whole thing about how technically they should not even be thinking of romance, due to her status as a princess and future queen of another kingdom. Knight and princess flings are not unheard of, but it is hard to initiate something when you know it will end someday. It is even harder to do so when the love you have for the other is so complete, so consuming, that you fear that if you give in, it will leave you empty and blank once it is taken away.

Anyway. Cue mutual pining but one sided flirting but also the dread of knowing it will all end sooner rather than later but also wait are we kissing after the ball rn?? Thats a story for a different time. A PP is needed.

There’s also an actual story besides the romance that includes anger and betrayal and dark magic and faked deaths and journeys fueled by love and a desperate hope and a terrible, terrible choice with no good answer.

Ugh I love these guys sm. THANK YOU MORBID ART!!!!!!!! Because of this art I’m making it canon that Adrian’s blush is VERY obvious (teehehehheheee)