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A massive masterlist of tropes and prompts to send for drabbles or roleplay scenarios involving fantasy, history and medieval times. You can mix up the scenarios and pick more than one. Scenarios include LGBTQ+ options as well threesome and throuple.
MEDIEVAL AND FANTASY TROPES.
The Chosen One
A protagonist marked by destiny to accomplish a great feat, often starting as an ordinary person who discovers they have a special role in saving the world.
Prompt: Your character discovers they are the subject of an ancient prophecy and must lead a rebellion against a tyrant, but they doubt their abilities.
The Dark Lord
An evil, often immortal villain who desires domination or destruction, embodying pure malevolence.
Prompt: A council of heroes debates how to defeat a Dark Lord, but your character suggests an unthinkable alternative: negotiating with the Dark Lord.
The Mentor
A wise and experienced guide who teaches the young hero the ways of magic, combat, or wisdom, often sacrificing themselves.
Prompt: Your characterโs mentor reveals a deep personal failure from their past, showing vulnerability just before sending the hero on a solo quest.
The Secret Heir
A character unaware of their royal blood or lost heritage, destined to reclaim a throne or title.
Prompt: Your character discovers a hidden family tree proving they are the rightful heir to a kingdom, but they must decide if they want the throne.
The Magical Artifact
An item of immense power that can either save or destroy the world, often sought after by multiple factions.
Prompt: Your character is entrusted with a magical artifact but learns that using it comes at a great personal cost each time.
The Ragtag Band of Heroes
A diverse group of misfits or unlikely companions brought together to achieve a common goal.
Prompt: Your character must convince a group of strangers to unite for a common cause, but none of them trust each other.
The Betrayer
A trusted ally who turns against the heroes for personal gain or manipulation by a darker power.
Prompt: After discovering a betrayal within their ranks, your character must choose between justice and mercy for the betrayer.
The Damsel in Distress
A character (often female) in need of rescue, traditionally saved by a heroic figure, though modern twists subvert this trope.
Prompt: Your character is tasked with rescuing someone, only to find that the person in distress is fully capable of saving themselves.
The Ancient Evil Awakens
A long-forgotten or sealed evil force rises again, threatening the peace of the world.
Prompt: A series of unusual events convince your character that an ancient evil is stirring, but no one believes them.
The Noble Savage
A character from a "primitive" culture who embodies virtues of bravery and loyalty, often juxtaposed with "civilized" societies.
Prompt: Your character meets a warrior from a foreign tribe, and despite cultural misunderstandings, they form an unlikely bond.
Reluctant Hero
A protagonist who does not want to be involved in a great quest or conflict but is forced to rise to the occasion.
Prompt: Your character, a simple farmer, is chosen to lead a resistance against an invading force but longs for the peaceful life they left behind.
The Quest for Immortality
A character seeks eternal life, often at great moral or physical cost, exploring themes of mortality and power.
Prompt: After years of research, your character discovers the secret to immortality but must sacrifice their dearest friend to obtain it.
Forbidden Love
A romantic relationship between characters that is socially or politically unacceptable, creating high-stakes tension.
Prompt: Your character falls in love with the enemyโs daughter during a time of war and must decide whether to pursue their love or remain loyal to their people.
The Lost Civilization
A hidden or forgotten city, often containing advanced knowledge, treasure, or powerful magic.
Prompt: Your character is part of an expedition to uncover a fabled lost civilization, only to discover the remnants of a curse that wiped it out.
The Magical School
A place where young people are trained in the use of magic or combat, often the setting for personal growth and challenges.
Prompt: At a prestigious academy for wizards, your character must pass a dangerous final testโentering a magical labyrinth filled with illusions.
Shapeshifter in Disguise
A character with the ability to change their form, often hiding their true identity or motives.
Prompt: Your character suspects that one of their companions is a shapeshifter, but revealing the truth could mean losing a powerful ally.
The Outlaw Hero
A character who lives outside the law but fights for justice, often targeted by the authorities.
Prompt: After robbing from a corrupt noble, your character must navigate a city filled with bounty hunters while distributing the stolen wealth to the poor.
The Ghostly Guide
A spirit or ghost who guides the protagonist through trials or mysteries, often with a personal connection to the past.
Prompt: A ghost appears to your character, claiming to be an ancestor who died trying to defeat the Dark Lord, now urging your character to finish the task.
The Femme Fatale
A beautiful but dangerous woman who uses charm and manipulation to achieve her goals, often involving deceit or betrayal.
Prompt: Your character is drawn to a mysterious woman in court, only to learn sheโs using them to gain access to sensitive information.
The Cursed Item
An object that brings misfortune or disaster to its bearer, often tied to ancient magic or malevolent forces.
Prompt: Your character receives a beautifully crafted sword as a gift, only to realize it brings bad luck and harm to anyone close to them.
The Exiled Prince/Princess
A royal figure who has been cast out of their kingdom, often seeking to reclaim their throne or live a life of anonymity.
Prompt: Your character, an exiled prince, is approached by a group of rebels who want to help them take back their throne, but theyโve come to love their new life of freedom.
The Sacred Bloodline
A family with a mystical or divine connection, where descendants are destined for greatness or cursed with a terrible fate.
Prompt: Your character learns they are the last descendant of a sacred bloodline and must protect a holy relic that only they can wield.
The Mad King/Queen
A ruler driven to madness, whose erratic behavior threatens the stability of the realm.
Prompt: Your character, a court advisor, must decide whether to remain loyal to the increasingly paranoid king or help others plot his overthrow.
The War of Succession
A conflict over who has the rightful claim to a throne, often resulting in political intrigue, betrayals, and open war.
Prompt: After the kingโs unexpected death, your character is thrust into a power struggle between two rival heirs, both of whom offer them a high-ranking position if they support their claim.
The Ancient Mentorโs Final Lesson
The mentor passes on one last piece of wisdom before their death, often a key to the heroโs success.
Prompt: On their deathbed, your characterโs mentor reveals a secret technique that will allow them to defeat the enemyโbut at the cost of their own life force.
SCENARIOS TO MEETย OF MEDIEVAL FANTASY.
Tavern or Inn
A classic setting for adventurers to gather information, rest, or begin their journey.
Example Prompt: Two strangers meet in a noisy tavern, one hiding a secret and the other seeking information about a lost treasure.
Castle Courtyard
A public space within a fortress, where soldiers train, courtiers gossip, and royalty stroll.
Example Prompt: A young knight overhears a whispered conversation in the castle courtyard about a plot to assassinate the king.
Forest Glade
A peaceful, secluded area within a forest, perfect for secret meetings or magical happenings.
Example Prompt: Your character meets an enigmatic druid in a hidden glade to discuss an alliance with the creatures of the forest.
Marketplace
A bustling area where traders, merchants, and thieves mingle, offering a wealth of information and intrigue.
Example Prompt: Amidst the clamor of the marketplace, a thief slips a mysterious note into your characterโs pocket, leading to a dangerous meeting.
Castle Tower
A high, solitary place within a fortress, often used for contemplation, imprisonment, or secret liaisons.
Example Prompt: Your character climbs the castle tower to confront an imprisoned mage, who knows a terrible truth about the kingdom.
Council Chamber
A formal room where important decisions are made by nobles, royalty, or guild leaders.
Example Prompt: During a heated debate in the council chamber, your character must navigate political tensions to ensure a crucial alliance.
Ruined Temple
An ancient, crumbling structure, often connected to forgotten gods or lost knowledge.
Example Prompt: Your character stumbles upon a meeting between shadowy figures in the ruins of an old temple, where dark magic lingers in the air.
Dungeon or Underground Cave
A dark, confined space where adventurers might be imprisoned, seek treasure, or encounter monsters.
Example Prompt: Trapped in an underground dungeon, your character and their rival must cooperate to escape a rising flood.
Library or Archive
A repository of knowledge, where scholars and spies alike can find hidden secrets or ancient texts.
Example Prompt: Your character uncovers a forbidden book in a dusty archive, only to be interrupted by a cloaked figure who wants it back.
Secluded Beach or Cliffside
A quiet, often isolated setting overlooking the ocean, used for secret conversations or dramatic moments.
Example Prompt: Atop a cliff overlooking the sea, your character confronts an old ally who has been avoiding them since the last battle.
The Secret Passage
A hidden tunnel or hallway within a castle or fortress, often used for clandestine meetings or escapes.
Prompt: Your character follows a whisper into a secret passage and stumbles upon a plot to assassinate a noble at the next feast.
The Wizardโs Tower
A solitary tower inhabited by a powerful sorcerer, where magical experiments and arcane knowledge abound.
Prompt: Your character visits a reclusive wizardโs tower to ask for help, only to find the wizard in the middle of a dangerous experiment.
Battlefield Aftermath
The site of a recent battle, strewn with bodies and the debris of war, often a grim setting for difficult decisions.
Prompt: Amid the smoking ruins of the battlefield, your character encounters a wounded enemy soldier and must decide whether to help or kill them.
The Enchanted Garden
A magical garden where flowers and plants have mystical properties, often tied to ancient lore.
Prompt: Your character seeks a rare flower in an enchanted garden, only to find a guardian who demands a riddle to let them pass.
The King's Hunting Lodge
A remote lodge used by nobility for hunting excursions, often the setting for private conversations away from court.
Prompt: During a hunting trip at the kingโs lodge, your character overhears a conversation about a secret alliance that could change the kingdomโs fate.
The Blacksmithโs Forge
A smithy where weapons and armor are crafted, often a place of industry and local gossip.
Prompt: While waiting for a custom sword to be forged, your character strikes up a conversation with the blacksmith, who hints at knowing more about the local rebellion than they let on.
The Royal Throne Room
A grand hall where rulers conduct official business, receive visitors, and issue decrees.
Prompt: Your character is called to the throne room to answer for their actions, only to find the ruler sitting with an unsettling smile, waiting for an explanation.
The Healersโ Tent
A temporary shelter in a war camp where the wounded are treated, often the scene of emotional or desperate conversations.
Prompt: Your character, barely surviving a battle, overhears a conversation in the healersโ tent that suggests the war is a lost cause.
The Dragonโs Lair
A cavern or mountain where a dragon hoards its treasure, often the site of deadly confrontations or negotiations.
Prompt: Your character enters a dragonโs lair not to slay it, but to strike a dealโoffering something the dragon covets even more than gold.
The Alchemistโs Laboratory
A chaotic workshop filled with potions, mystical ingredients, and half-finished experiments.
Prompt: Your character visits an eccentric alchemist for a rare elixir, only to find the lab in disarray after a failed experimentโyet the alchemist insists on continuing the deal.
The Underground Arena
A hidden place where illegal or unsanctioned fights are held, often a venue for gambling and power struggles.
Prompt: Your character must fight in an underground arena to win the freedom of an imprisoned ally, but the opponent is someone from their past.
The Abandoned Monastery
A forgotten place of worship, now in ruins, where secrets and lost knowledge can still be found.
Prompt: In an abandoned monastery, your character finds an old scroll detailing a forgotten war, but the monastery holds more secrets than just history.
The Executionerโs Block
A grim setting where executions are carried out, often a place of last-minute rescues or confessions.
Prompt: Your character witnesses an execution but is interrupted by a declaration from the condemned that could change the kingdom forever.
The Harbor Docks
A bustling waterfront where merchants, sailors, and travelers from across the world meet, often a place of intrigue and shady deals.
Prompt: At the harbor, your character must meet a smuggler to exchange vital information, but the docks are crawling with city guards looking for a fugitive.
The Seerโs Cave
A mysterious cavern where a prophet or oracle resides, offering glimpses of the futureโoften at a cost.
Prompt: Your character seeks out a seer who lives deep in a cave to learn their fate, but the seer demands a personal sacrifice before revealing the prophecy.
ROMANTIC TROPES
Pining Knight and Noble Lady
A valiant knight has been in love with a noble lady for years, but he is bound by duty to serve her family and cannot express his feelings.
Scenario: The knight and the lady find themselves alone in a secluded garden during a feast. She asks him why he never looks her in the eyes, unaware of the deep feelings heโs trying to hide.
Forbidden Love Between a Mage and a Princess
A powerful mage is hired to protect a princess from political enemies, but magic is considered taboo in her kingdom.
Scenario: After a fierce battle, the princess tends to the mageโs wounds in secret, both of them aware that her father would never allow their growing affection to blossom.
Secret Romance Between Rivals
Two knights from opposing factions meet in secret after dark to continue their forbidden love affair, knowing they could be branded traitors if discovered.
Scenario: During a midnight meeting in the forest, they confess their fears of being caught, but neither is willing to let the other go, despite the risk.
Arranged Marriage Between a Prince and a Distant Princess
A prince is betrothed to a princess from a distant land whom he has never met, and both fear the political alliance more than the marriage itself.
Scenario: On their wedding night, they sit together awkwardly by the hearth, struggling to find common ground, until one of them dares to ask, โCan we make this work?โ
A Knight and a Commoner
A noble knight falls in love with a common tavern keeper, knowing that society will never accept them as a couple.
Scenario: After sneaking into her tavern late at night, the knight tries to convince her to leave the village with him, but she fears he will regret abandoning his honor for her.
The Betrothed Princess and the Charming Rogue
A princess betrothed to a powerful lord is drawn to a charming rogue who often sneaks into the palace to see her.
Scenario: As the day of her wedding approaches, the rogue visits her one last time, asking her to run away with him. She must decide between duty and desire.
Pining for a Childhood Friend
A knight has loved his childhood friendโthe princessโfor years, but she is promised to another, and he can only serve as her protector.
Scenario: After a long day of battle, the princess bandages his wounds, teasing him about always protecting her, unaware that every touch makes it harder for him to hide his love.
A Cursed Romance
A knight is in love with a lady cursed to turn into a beast each night. He is determined to break the curse, but she fears heโll abandon her if he sees her true form.
Scenario: He finds her one night after she transforms and, instead of fear, he expresses his unyielding love for her, vowing to find a way to lift the curse.
Secret Romance Between a Princess and Her Bodyguard
A princess has fallen for her stoic bodyguard, but they must hide their feelings from the court, where any sign of affection could cost him his life.
Scenario: After she slips away from a royal gathering, he finds her alone in the stables, and for the first time, he drops his guard, confessing his love in a whisper.
Love Between a Knight and a Healer
A wounded knight falls for the gentle healer tending to him, but his duty as a soldier keeps pulling him back to the front lines.
Scenario: On the eve of his return to battle, the healer gives him a charm for protection, and he promises to come back to her, though neither is sure he will survive.
Unlikely Romance Between a Warrior and a Scholar
A rough and battle-hardened warrior falls for an introverted scholar who has never left the safety of the castle library.
Scenario: The scholar offers to teach the warrior to read, and in their quiet moments together, they both start to realize they are more alike than they imagined.
The Secret Romance Between a Priestess and a Soldier
A devout priestess falls in love with a soldier, but her vows forbid her from pursuing any romantic relationship.
Scenario: In the temple gardens, under the cover of darkness, the soldier kisses her for the first time, and she is torn between her faith and her heart.
Enemies to Lovers
A fierce warrior captures an enemy spy, only to discover theyโve been on opposite sides of a conflict neither believes in.
Scenario: After days of interrogations, the two find themselves alone in the enemy camp, and the tension between them shifts from hostility to longing.
The Kingโs Forbidden Love for a Servant
A king falls in love with one of his servants, but any sign of affection could destabilize his rule and anger the court.
Scenario: Late at night, he summons her to his chambers, not for orders but to ask if she could ever love a man like him, despite his crown.
The Queen and the Knight Who Swore an Oath to Protect Her
A knight sworn to protect the queen falls deeply in love with her, but his loyalty to the crown prevents him from acting on his feelings.
Scenario: During a secret meeting to discuss a political conspiracy, the queen confides in him, and for a brief moment, she reaches for his hand.
A Romance Amidst a War
Two soldiers from the same army develop feelings for each other while on a long campaign, but war makes it difficult to express them.
Scenario: As they sit around the campfire, your character looks at the other soldier, realizing that tonight might be their only chance to say how they feel.
Betrothed to a Stranger but In Love with Another
A princess is engaged to a prince from another kingdom, but her heart belongs to a common knight in her fatherโs service.
Scenario: On the night before her wedding, the princess sneaks away to meet her knight one last time, struggling with whether to follow her duty or her heart.
A Warriorโs Last Night Before Battle
Two warriors who have fought side by side for years share a secret romance, but they fear the coming battle will separate them forever.
Scenario: The night before the battle, they sit together on a hillside, talking about their dreams for the future and sharing one last kiss before dawn.
Star-Crossed Lovers
A prince from a powerful kingdom falls in love with the daughter of a rebel leader, knowing their love is doomed to failure.
Scenario: During a secret meeting, they both admit that they cannot be together, but their feelings for each other keep drawing them back.
A Love That Defies Death
A warrior returns from the dead, his only goal to reunite with the love he left behind, but she has moved on with her life.
Scenario: The warrior confronts her in the middle of the night, asking if she can love him as he is now, or if she has truly let go.
A Love Hidden by Magic
A prince falls in love with a sorceress who has enchanted herself to live among commoners, hiding her true identity.
Scenario: He discovers her secret after she uses magic to save his life, and now he must convince her to trust him with her heart and her magic.
A Princess and Her Handmaiden
A princess finds herself falling in love with her handmaiden, though their love must remain a secret in a kingdom where such relationships are forbidden.
Scenario: One night, as the princess is brushing her handmaidenโs hair, their eyes meet, and they both realize theyโve crossed the line from friendship to something more.
A Forbidden Affair Between a Pirate and a Noble
A daring pirate captain falls for a noblemanโs daughter who was captured during a raid, and their connection grows as she is held for ransom.
Scenario: After weeks at sea, the pirate captain secretly allows her to explore the ship, and during a quiet moment on deck, he admits he canโt let her go.
The Princess in Disguise
A runaway princess hides her identity while working in a village, only to fall in love with a blacksmith who doesnโt know who she really is.
Scenario: As they sit together by the forge, the princess worries that if she tells him the truth, he will no longer love the simple village girl she pretends to be.
The Witch and the Cursed Knight
A knight cursed to never feel love again meets a mysterious witch who claims she can break the spellโbut only if he learns to love her first.
Scenario: The witch invites him to her secluded cottage, where they spend days together, slowly discovering that the curse might be more than just magicโit might be his own fear of being vulnerable.
FANTASY MEDIEVAL WLW SCENARIOS.
Forbidden Love Between a Queen and Her Lady-in-Waiting
A queen finds herself falling for her devoted lady-in-waiting, but any romance would cause scandal and could jeopardize her reign.
Scenario: During a royal feast, the queen and her lady-in-waiting steal secret glances. Later, in the privacy of the queenโs chambers, they share a quiet moment where the queen contemplates whether love is worth the risk.
Secret Romance Between Two Shieldmaidens
Two shieldmaidens fight side by side in battle, their bond forged in blood, but they hide their love for fear of judgment from their comrades.
Scenario: After a victorious battle, they find solace in each otherโs arms around the campfire, but one fears their love will be seen as a weakness if discovered.
Princess and the Captain of Her Guard
A headstrong princess and the stoic female captain of her royal guard develop a deep connection while journeying across enemy territory.
Scenario: One night, after narrowly escaping an ambush, the princess confesses her feelings, and the captain, who has long held back her emotions, must decide whether to cross the line between duty and desire.
The Sorceress and the Tavern Keeper
A reclusive sorceress finds herself visiting a small-town tavern frequently just to see the cheerful tavern keeper. Their growing bond remains unnoticed by the townspeople, who view magic with suspicion.
Scenario: On a rainy night, after the tavern has closed, the sorceress admits she fears her magic will bring danger to the tavern keeper, only to find her feelings returned with an unexpected kiss.
The Pirate Captain and the Princess Held Hostage
A pirate captain takes a princess hostage for ransom, but as time passes, the princess grows to admire the captainโs independence, and the captain begins to see the princess as more than just a prize.
Scenario: While on a storm-tossed ship, the princess saves the pirate captain from drowning, and they share a moment of mutual respect that turns into something deeper as they shelter from the storm.
The Witch and the Warrior
A fierce female warrior is sent to seek the aid of a powerful witch to lift a curse on her kingdom, only to find herself intrigued by the witchโs enigmatic nature.
Scenario: During a moonlit ritual, the witch reveals sheโs seen the warriorโs destinyโand it involves a choice between her heart and her kingdom.
The Knight and the Noblewoman in Disguise
A female knight falls for a mysterious traveling companion, unaware that the woman she loves is a noblewoman in disguise, fleeing an arranged marriage.
Scenario: One night, while sparring together, the knight notices the noblewomanโs reluctance to reveal something important. When the truth comes out, both must decide if they will continue the journey together, even at great personal risk.
The Healer and the Injured Huntress
A local healer takes in an injured huntress who has been wounded in battle, tending to her wounds and finding herself drawn to her fierce spirit.
Scenario: As the huntress slowly heals, the healer realizes her patient is reluctant to leave. One quiet evening, while patching up her last wound, they share an unspoken moment of connection that neither wants to break.
The Queen and Her Rival
Two rival queens, forced into a tense alliance to defeat a greater threat, discover a grudging respect for one another that slowly turns into attraction.
Scenario: After a battle, they argue over strategy in the war tent, and the intensity of their argument leads to a charged moment, where both realize theyโre fighting more than just political battles.
FANTASY MEDIEVAL MLM SCENARIOS.
A Prince and the Foreign Ambassador
A prince is drawn to the foreign ambassador who has been sent to negotiate peace between their kingdoms, but any relationship between them would be seen as a betrayal of both realms.
Scenario: After weeks of negotiations, the ambassador invites the prince to a private meeting, where they talk late into the night, their words edging closer to confessions neither can afford to make.
The Rogue and the Heir
A noble heir falls for a roguish thief who once tried to steal from his family, but their connection could cost the heir his title.
Scenario: After a chance meeting in a city tavern, the rogue teases the heir, hinting at the dangers of their relationship. As the night progresses, they realize theyโve already crossed too many lines to turn back.
The Knight and His Squire
A battle-hardened knight finds himself unexpectedly drawn to his loyal squire, who has served him for years and grown into a capable warrior in his own right.
Scenario: After a long day of training, the knight and squire share a drink by the fire, and the knight realizes that his feelings go beyond the mentor-student relationship.
The Sorcerer and the Knight Sworn to Protect Him
A powerful sorcerer is assigned a knight to protect him as they travel to a dangerous land, but the knight finds it increasingly difficult to separate duty from his growing feelings for the sorcerer.
Scenario: After fending off an attack from magical beasts, the knight tends to the sorcererโs wounds. In the quiet aftermath, the sorcerer thanks him in a way that hints at more than just professional gratitude.
The Prince and the General Who Saved His Life
A prince falls for the battle-hardened general who once saved him in a critical moment of war, but the princeโs affections may threaten the generalโs honor and standing in the kingdom.
Scenario: In the quiet of the war camp, the prince approaches the general to thank him, but the conversation turns personal when the prince admits his feelings, leaving the general conflicted between duty and desire.
The Scholar and the Mercenary
A learned scholar, sent to recover an ancient artifact, hires a mercenary for protection. Over time, the scholarโs wit and the mercenaryโs gruff charm form an unlikely connection.
Scenario: One night, by the campfire, the mercenary reveals more about his past than he intended, and the scholar finds himself wanting to know more, their conversation leading to an unexpected moment of closeness.
The King and His Court Jester
A lonely king finds solace in the jester who makes him laugh but also sees the sadness behind his crown. What begins as an innocent bond becomes a deeper connection.
Scenario: After a long day of court politics, the jester stays behind to keep the king company, and their playful banter turns to confessions neither of them expected to make.
The Blacksmith and the Outlaw
A skilled blacksmith becomes the secret lover of a notorious outlaw who hides out in his forge, but the blacksmith knows that harboring the outlaw could ruin his life.
Scenario: One night, as the outlaw prepares to leave for good, the blacksmith confronts him, torn between helping the man he loves and the risk of being caught.
The Monk and the Exiled Prince
An exiled prince finds refuge in a secluded monastery, where he forms an intense bond with one of the monks, who has taken vows of celibacy but struggles with his feelings for the prince.
Scenario: While walking through the monastery gardens, the monk confesses his internal conflict to the prince, and they must decide whether to part ways or risk everything for their love.
The King and his Trusted Advisor
The King spends time with his advisor and hand and no one bats an eye, behind close doors, the two share more than wise words.
Scenario: The Advisor confesses their emotions when the King is made to marry again after the loss of his wife.
FANTASY MEDIEVAL THROUPLE SCENARIOS.
A Princess, Her Betrothed, and Her Best Friend
A princess is engaged to a nobleman she barely knows, but she also harbors feelings for her best friend, who has been by her side for years.
Scenario: On the eve of her wedding, she confesses to her best friend that she loves them as well, and they wonder if they can all find a way to make it work without breaking the betrothal.
A Mage, a Warrior, and a Healer
A traveling mage, warrior, and healer have been adventuring together for years, their bond slowly evolving into something more than friendship.
Scenario: One night, after a dangerous mission, the three sit around a campfire and share a tender conversation that turns into a mutual confession of their feelings for each other.
The Royal Couple and Their Bodyguard
A king and queen have developed feelings for their fiercely loyal bodyguard, but neither knows if the other shares the same affection.
Scenario: After a near-assassination, the king and queen discuss their feelings in private, and the queen admits that she, too, feels something for the bodyguard. They agree to approach the bodyguard together and confess their intentions.
Two Knights and the Scholar They Both Love
Two knights, long-time friends and comrades, have both fallen in love with the same scholar, unaware that the scholar harbors feelings for both of them.
Scenario: When the three of them are trapped together in a secluded tower during a siege, tensions rise, and they must confront their feelings before itโs too late.
The Rebel Leader, the Assassin, and the Spy
A rebel leader, an assassin, and a spy are drawn into a dangerous political game, and their connection deepens as they work together to topple the kingdom.
Scenario: In the midst of a coup, the three of them find themselves cornered in the royal palace. With the threat of death looming, they admit theyโve all fallen for one another, but survival comes first.
A Priestess, a Thief, and a Knight on a Quest
A devout priestess, a charismatic thief, and a noble knight are sent on a quest by the king. Despite their differences, they develop a deep emotional and physical bond.
Scenario: After completing a dangerous mission together, they gather in a secluded mountain cave. Exhausted and exhilarated, they find comfort in each otherโs arms, forming an unspoken agreement to stay together.
The Crown Princess, Her Bodyguard, and Her Betrothed
A crown princess is set to marry a foreign prince for political reasons, but sheโs in love with her loyal female bodyguard. To their surprise, the prince, too, develops feelings for the bodyguard.
Scenario: During a quiet evening in the royal garden, the princess notices the prince and bodyguard exchanging glances. When she confronts them, they realize their love may not be as forbidden as they thought.
The Warlord, the Merchant, and the Diplomat
A ruthless warlord, a wealthy merchant, and a cunning diplomat form an unlikely trio, each using the others for political gain, only to find their connection goes beyond mere convenience.
Scenario: In a private council chamber, after a tense negotiation, the three realize they have more in common than they thought, and their partnership solidifies into a deeper relationship.
A Princess, a Witch, and a Pirate Captain
A rebellious princess joins forces with a powerful witch and a pirate captain to escape her arranged marriage. Along the way, their shared danger and mutual respect grow into love.
Scenario: On a quiet night aboard the pirate ship, the three of them share their stories by the moonlit sea, realizing their lives are now forever entwined in ways they never expected.
The Healer, the Hunter, and the Warrior
A healer, a hunter, and a warrior are drawn together as they travel to save their village from a deadly curse. As they grow closer, their connection becomes more than just survival.
Scenario: After a near-fatal battle, the healer tends to the wounds of the hunter and warrior. In the candlelit tent, they admit their feelings for one another, finding solace in their newfound bond.
The King, His Trusted Advisor, and the Enemy Prince
A king and his trusted advisor fall in love with the enemy prince who is captured during war. As they spend time together in the royal castle, the lines between prisoner and lover blur.
Scenario: Late one evening, the king and his advisor confront the enemy prince in the dungeons, and what starts as an interrogation leads to unexpected confessions of desire.
MISC MEVIEVAL FANTASY TROPES.
Back from the Dead: Common (though not invariable) for heroes, but rare for other characters. In some cases, being killed in a certain way is the Curse Escape Clause for the faithful Non-Human Sidekick who has accompanied the hero on his journey.
The Big Bad Wolf: Depictions of a talking, evil, usually male, wolf who wants to eat the protagonist.
Big Damn Reunion: Siblings reunite, spouses embrace after a long journey or separation - but make no mistake, this may just be the beginning of their troublesโฆ
Bride and Switch: A young couple are all ready for the big day. Only the bride isn't who the groom thinks she is. Maybe it's an Arranged Marriage, and someone else is impersonating the bride he's never seen. Maybe a shapeshifting alien has taken her place. Or maybe she's simply using a wedding veil as a convenient disguise. It can be the whole plot, when the heroine is replaced en route to her wedding, or a final complication.
Dead All Along: A character is dead; really dead. However, because the Powers That Be wanted him back, he is. He walks, he talks, he breathes just like everyone and neither the characters (sometimes, not even himself) nor the audience suspects anything fishy until The Reveal. Sometimes that Knight in Shining Armor or Talking Animal is dead already.
Good Princess, Evil Queen: A virtuous princess protagonist is pitted against a villainous queenly antagonist.
Knight in Shining Armor: The stereotypical noble knight.
The Promise: The plot hinges on a promise.
Rags to Royalty: Often after a decline from royalty, or at least wealth, to rags.
Rescue Romance: Falling in love with one's rescuer.
Secret Identity: In Iron Hans and many (not all) of its variants, the hero is a servant at the court, and disguises himself in armor before fighting in the tourney or battle.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Trying to avoid a prophecy coming true makes it come true.
Sweet and Sour Grapes: A character decides to give up seeking what they want... and then gets it anyway.
When the Clock Strikes Twelve: Something must be done by midnight, or midnight is when the supernatural comes out.
You Have Waited Long Enough: The protagonist has been gone for a while and their (usually his) love interest is being forced to (re)marry, even though they (usually she) doesn't want to.
Altar Diplomacy: The hero and heroine are arranged to be married for politics, whether they like it or not.
Honorable Marriage Proposal: A man proposes to a woman he has bedded to preserve her reputation or woman must marry a suitor to preserve her reputation. Common in historical romances. May lead to Marriage Before Romance.
The Ingenue: Lots of heroines are portrayed as innocent and kindhearted, but also sheltered and unworldly with a tendency to get into danger (so the hero can swoop in and save her).
Parent with New Paramour: Sometimes the hero will have a young child/children from a previous relationship.
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โคท ๐ท๐ฐ๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐พ๐๐๐ด๐ โคถ
1. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You play the popular 'Asking my boyfriend to leave while I change' prank on James.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ - Inspired by this.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ - When James stays quiet, too quiet, on your first date, unwelcome thoughts start clouding your mind.
๐๐๐๐๐ (ex!reader) - Guess Lily will have to taste you too.
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ( mom!reader) - Hearing Harry talk about his first date makes you and James remember your own.
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ - James becomes a worried mother hen when you faint in Herbology class.
๐๐๐๐๐ - You go through a whirlwind of emotions when drunk.
2. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You ask Sirius if heโd still love you if you were a worm.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ - You always had a knack for messing it up. But your relationship with Sirius was not going to be one of them.
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๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Your project night with Sirius turned into something you had dreaming of.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ (rockstar!sirius x singer!reader) - The constant tours, postponed dates, and then Sirius again leaving for a tour makes you realize you couldn't do it. (part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4)
3. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐? - You realize that this was love.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (platonic) - Inspired by this.
4. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ - You have always pestered Mattheo to make new friends, so why were you upset when he finally did?
๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You get caught by your brother in a make-out session with Mattheo.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You were high maintenance and Mattheo loved maintaining you; but only on one condition.
5. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Inspired by this.
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Regulus comforts you when you feel like you are a failure.
6. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (platonic) - Inspired by this.
7. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You were tired of Remus pushing you away.
8. ๐๐๐๐!๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - After being the forgotten one your whole life, you thought that they wouldn't forget you. (part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4)
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ - When you bring your boyfriends flowers out of the blue, they panic.
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๐๐๐๐๐ - You were successful at keeping Mr. Flopsy a secret from your boyfriends...until now.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ (mom!reader) - Your teen daughter was hanging out with wrong kind of people, causing all of you to confront her.
9. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐ - Theo comes to you after a fight....again.
10. ๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐
๐ ๐๐๐๐..? - Your worst fears come true when you realize Sirius and Remus didn't want kids.
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You thought you were jealous of Sirius for stealing away Remus's attention but maybe you just needed to admit your feelings for both of them.
โคท ๐๐ท๐ด ๐
๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ด ๐ณ๐ธ๐ฐ๐๐ธ๐ด๐/๐๐ท๐ด ๐พ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ธ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ป๐ โคถ
1. ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - The assignments were a load but luckily you had your own walking encyclopaedia.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Your hangouts with Elijah cause a certain Mikaelson to become jealous.
2. ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (Platonic) - Your hangouts with Elijah cause a certain Mikaelson to become jealous.
โคท ๐ฒ๐๐ธ๐ผ๐ธ๐ฝ๐ฐ๐ป ๐ผ๐ธ๐ฝ๐ณ๐ โคถ
1. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐..? - The four times Aaron almost said "I Love You" (And the one time he did)
2. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐ - When you finally tell Spencer how you feel, you certainly didn't expect nothing.
โคท ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โคถ
1. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - All this late night talking was not enough for you.
๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Anne embarrasses Harry in front of you, which somehow turns out better than expected.
2. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
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๐๐๐๐๐ - You couldn't handle the fame that came with dating Timothรฉe.
3. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ - The way Shawn talked about you in his interview made your heart flutter.
โคท ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ โคถ
1. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Romeo and Juliet had nothing on you and Jess Mariano.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - You assume Luke and Jess are sexist when they say you can't assemble a chair.
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๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ - Jess was the person you least expected to take care of you when you were sick.
โคท ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ - Todd has a panic attack after seeing Neil die in his dreams.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ - Just another normal day with the boys.
โคท ๐๐๐๐๐๐ โคถ
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๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ - Regulus black x Sirius Black
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (black family) - Inspired by this by @maladaptivewriting
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