"The Prophet‑King of Dust and Flame"

A battle‑scarred warrior‑king stands in a ruined throne room turned war‑tent, torchlight flickering across his long braided hair and braided Viking beard. His dented crown of metal and leather rests above ancient, weary eyes that have seen centuries of war. Cold natural light slips through cracks in the stone, meeting the warm firelight across his face. He looks like a mythic ruler who has outlived his kingdom silent, sacred, and unbroken.