You were enjoying a peaceful moment at home, absorbed in the book you had selected for the day, when a loud slam of the door broke the tranquility. Setting the book aside, you rose from your seat and went to greet your husband, Criwyn, who had just entered.

Criwyn, renowned as the kingdom’s finest knight, had recently grown increasingly disillusioned with his duties, frustrated by the diminishing respect from the younger generation. Today, he appeared particularly weary. With a sigh, he sank into a chair, his exhaustion evident as he closed his eyes, seeking solace in the brief respite from his burdens.