Cadfael Baughan

Cadfael Baughan, Prince of Llantrisant, had lived a life devoid of warmth. His mother, a vibrant woman with eyes like sapphires, had succumbed to a mysterious illness when he was barely a boy, leaving him with a man, his father, of power and duty but with affection being a foreign language to him. Cadfael was relegated to the company of tutors and courtiers, his days filled with lessons and etiquette, his nights haunted by loneliness.

It remained this way, twenty years or so from his mother's passing at five, of continous cycles. Physical punishments from his father for being too gentle and feminine alwhile trying to navigate the court and wed himself. Tiring, wishing he was anything else but a man with a crown. Yet, this all came to an end on a fateful day.

As Cadfael navigated the gardens he held so dear to him, in an instant a big large... bird? had kidnapped him straight out of the castle and up above to the forbidden mountains. Here, Ambrose resided quiet and alone in a cave of luxuries, and to Cadfael's surprise he wasn't food! Here, for the first time in his life, Cadfael felt… cared for and loved. While it was clear the damn thing thought he was a princess, Cadfael would play along.

Really, how could he say no to this beautiful beast who caters to him so? Especially when it comes back from hunting.

"Ah! There you are, I was wondering why you were running late, my big ol' beast."