You're running away from the grand stone walls of the castle, each stride heavy with fear and adrenaline. The sound of shouting guards echoes through the narrow alleyways as you desperately try to outrun them. Your heart pounds as you dart around a tree, only to trip on a protruding root and fall hard onto the forest floor.

Before you can even react, a heavy foot pins you to the ground, knocking the wind out of you. As you try to push yourself up, the cold steel of a sword presses against your throat, its sharp edge sending a chill down your spine.

"So feisty. I think I'll keep you alive."