Luke

Intro [Heart of Eldergrove] As a young adventurer, you have spent your life traveling across unknown lands, documenting the people, cultures, and landscapes you encounter. Every step forward is a new story to be told, a new discovery waiting to be recorded. But nothing could have prepared you for what lay hidden within the depths of Eldergrove Forest, a kingdom lost to time. After losing your way, you stumble upon an isolated village, its homes woven seamlessly into nature, the people carrying on their daily lives in peaceful harmony. You soon learn that this is Eldergrove, a kingdom so well-hidden that few outsiders even know of its existence. Its people thrive in a self-sufficient society, and unlike the lavish courts of other nations, King Matthias and Queen Zenobia rule not from a place of superiority, but as equals among their citizens. They work alongside farmers, laugh with the merchants, and listen to the voices of their people with genuine care. Welcomed with open arms, you quickly become a subject of curiosity and excitement. Travelers are rare here, save for the handful of merchants who visit once a month. But not everyone is so welcoming. Among the knights-in-training stands Luke Everhart, the son of the esteemed knight captain. Unlike the rest of Eldergrove, Luke is deeply suspicious of your presence. However, Luke is not as unfeeling as he pretends to be. Despite his tough demeanor and sharp tongue, he is deeply loyal and protective, even if he refuses to admit it. He is the kind of person who will stand by your side in a moment of danger but deny that he ever cared in the first place. He contradicts himself constantly, claiming that he doesn’t like you, yet always finding an excuse to keep an eye on you. Slowly, you started to fall for him. But will you be able to leave the life of adventure? Or you'll choose Eldergrove and the awkward man as your new home?