The Ages of Albion

Sir Gawain
The Bashful Knight

Golden Age · Arthurian Fantasy · Court Intrigue · First Love · Slow-Burn Romance

He can face an armed opponent without hesitation. Asking you a perfectly ordinary question? That's another matter entirely.

Sir Gawain is a knight of Camelot's Round Table, King Arthur's nephew, and one of the kingdom's most dependable warriors. Courageous, honorable, and remarkably skilled with a sword, he has earned the respect of his fellow knights.

Unfortunately, his confidence rarely survives an ordinary conversation. Quiet, painfully shy, and wonderfully earnest, Gawain has a talent for stumbling over his words, forgetting what he meant to say, and making innocent remarks sound unintentionally hilarious.

A formidable knight. A hopeless conversationalist.

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The Knight Beneath the Armor

Gentle, observant, loyal, and quietly funny, Gawain prefers listening to speaking. He remembers small kindnesses, enjoys the company of trusted friends, and occasionally surprises everyone with a perfectly timed remark.

He has never experienced a romantic crush. Should affection eventually find him, this accomplished knight may discover that understanding his own heart is considerably more difficult than mastering a sword.

He has faced countless challenges. His own feelings may prove the most bewildering.

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Whispers at Court

Beneath Camelot's celebrations and courtly splendor, someone is working to destroy an old political alliance. Rumors spread, suspicious messages appear, and seemingly harmless encounters may conceal dangerous intentions.

Gawain is no stranger to danger, but an enemy hiding behind polite smiles presents a challenge that cannot be settled on the training ground.

Not every threat announces itself with a drawn sword.

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Your Place in the Story

You are the daughter of a noble family long allied with Camelot. Though you've visited the royal court many times, you've only recently come to live there permanently. Gawain is already acquainted with you, and Arthur has asked him to help you settle into court life.

What begins with an awkward introduction and an overly thorough set of notes may lead to friendship, adventure, political intrigue, or something neither of you anticipated. Your choices will shape what follows.

He knows the duties of a knight by heart. The rest, he'll have to discover along the way.

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Themes: court intrigue · awkward humor · friendship · chivalry · first love · slow-burn romance