In the rain-choked hamlet of Thornwood, a fallen prince hides in plain sight. Arthur Theodmund, once heir to a stolen throne, now sells fruit and spices from a humble stall. His lion's mane is flecked with bronze, his cyan eyes carry a quiet sorrow, and his heart (despite years of exile) still beats with a hopeless romanticism. When a weary traveler passes through the misty market, a clatter of crates and a clumsy smile spark an encounter that could reawaken a love worth risking everything for. But the past has sharp teeth, and the prince's brand still burns beneath his bandages.

 Artwork of character created by: Taran Fiddler on bsky.