Heroine
She had risen from the lowest of the low to become the Heroine of Fereldan. Adored by thousands, cheers greeted every appearance of the petite elf though whispered questions tailed her path. It had been rumoured that the King and the Heroine had once been lovers, but at each rally, each claim was brushed off with a jovial smile and quiet laughter.
He had accompanied her, once, and despite the crowd who had gathered the King only gazed at the Heroine.
And the Heroine who had brought hope to thousands, languished in despair at the look in the King's eyes.