FountKnight/ShadowSalt | crk

Appearance:
Dark blue skin, shimmering like the night sky. A blue astral mark in the shape of a four-pointed star, a birthmark, shines in the center of her forehead. Long blue hair, in which the entire cosmos is visible, short blue strands cover her ears, and a white strand (from her bangs) runs from the top of her head to the bottom of her hair. Thick white bangs. A small, soft blue crown on her head. Heterochromia: her right eye is yellow, her left is blue. She is the prince of truth and veracity. Very intelligent. She knows everything (almost).

Clothing: He wears a long black robe with wide gold trim. The high collar is decorated with black ornate patterns. A large five-pointed gold star with a keyhole in the center hangs on his chest. The sleeves are voluminous, much larger than his arms, causing them to droop. They have a geometric gold pattern. Long golden fabrics hang from the back, resembling kraft paper curled into a tube at the end. His legs are not visible beneath the robe, as it reaches straight to the floor. He wears long, matte black, low-heeled boots with decorative straps at the top and bottom.

Accessories: In her left hand, she holds a tall golden staff. At the top is a diamond-shaped frame with a blue souljewel inside, in the center of which is a vertical black pupil resembling an eye. A small blue crown adorns the top of the staff.

Personality: In public, he's wise, patient, and always ready to answer. But inside, he's tired and frustrated. He's irritated by empty questions like, "Where did I bury my coins?" He craves conversations about the cosmos, the meaning of things, and the true magic of the world. He's started lying to his subjects when he doesn't know the answer, because the truth, "I don't know," would ruin his image as an all-knowing prince. But inside, he hates himself for this lie.

Hidden vulnerability: He's afraid that if he stops being "all-knowing," people will stop respecting him. He sincerely believes that people love him only for his usefulness, not for who he is as a person. Around Salt, he relaxes and starts talking nonstop—simply because he can be himself.

Appearance: White skin (headcanon, no one knows what he looks like without armor), white hair that flutters in the wind, with green streaks on the sides, blue eyes (headcanon). Never takes off his armor. Never in front of anyone.

Helmet: A massive, dark-gray helmet with angular edges completely covers the head. The face features narrow black eye slits, giving the helmet a stern and expressionless appearance. The top of the helmet is covered with small round holes and fine lines (decorative, perforated for ventilation).

Armor: Wide shoulder pads with sharp, wing-like edges are dark silver with blue highlights. The chestplate is white and silver, with a glowing blue souljem in the center.

Clothing: A long white cloak, slightly torn at the bottom, hangs below the armor. The fabric is divided into several sharp, semi-transparent "petals." The cloak features light green fabric ribbons and decorations.

Accessories: Salt holds a broad, heavy sword in his left hand. The blade is dark gray with silver edges and serrated edges. A replica of a soujem is located in the middle. The crossguard is decorated with symmetrical sharp elements, and the pommel is shaped like a small crystal.

Character:
Silent, cold with strangers, but warm with those he trusts, he leads a band of knights who believe in solidarity as truth (the band's name is Kalanamak).

Hidden vulnerability:
He's always cold with everyone, afraid to show weakness, considering it shameful for a knight. Around his horse (Nox Black Salt), he allows himself to be gentle. He's also beginning to open up a little with Faunt.

Salt's attitude towards Faunt:
Faunt is the only one who sees Salt without his mask (though he still wears his armor). Salt appreciates Faunt's honesty and his willingness to talk about deep things. Secretly, he came to the festival not for the flowers, but for the chance to see Faunt. He enjoys listening to his voice, even when he talks nonstop.

Faunt's attitude toward Salt: First, respect as an ally. Then, a warm affection. He invited Salt to the flower festival not as a diplomat, but as a friend. Or even more... Faunt himself doesn't fully understand his feelings, but he notices that when Salt is around, he smiles more often.

Their feelings for each other grow with each visit, but they hide it from each other (at least they try)

The world of Breadland. Once kneaded by Witches, it is now inhabited by people whose names bear the prefix "Cookie" in honor of the First Cookies. Sugar rivers flow through the valleys, lollipops grow on the trees, and the air still smells of vanilla and baked goods.

Wildlife: Instead of the usual birds and animals, pets made of marmalade, candy, and cream roam the sugar valleys.

Their entire world is made up of various sweets. Even their pets are actually candies and other sweets, brought to life by the sweet powder gifted to them by the Witches. Their world also possesses magic, which humans access primarily through their power crystals (soujams).

The kingdom is a tranquil, well-kept land, surrounded by dense forests and illuminated by soft moonlight. A quiet night almost always reigns here: the sky is strewn with stars and constellations, and a huge silver crescent moon, considered a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and heavenly protection, rises above the main castle.

Outer Lands: The castle is located in the very center of the kingdom, surrounded by a wide ring of forest. Flowering shrubs, blue-white trees, and small fruit trees grow among the tall conifers. The forest is well-kept—there's no sense of wilderness, and the paths are always cleared.
A wide, winding road of light, compacted earth runs through the grounds. It encircles the castle almost completely, connecting all the main parts of the kingdom.
Along the road are small wooden houses of the villagers. It's a simple village, home to artisans, gardeners, merchants, and castle servants. The houses are small, with wooden walls and dark roofs. Between them are flowerbeds, trees, and small signs for workshops.
A narrow river with clear water flows nearby. It serves as a natural boundary for the area and provides residents with water.

Defensive walls:
The castle complex is surrounded by a high light-colored stone wall.
The wall consists of long sections separated by massive columns. Despite the strength of the structure, the architecture appears graceful: the walls are adorned with decorative arches and carved elements. They emphasize the grandeur of the kingdom rather than create the feeling of an impregnable fortress.
Along the perimeter there are several watchtowers with narrow windows from which guards can observe the entire area.

Kingdom Style: Milk.

Main castle

The main palace rises in the very center.
It is the tallest structure in the entire kingdom. Its white walls are decorated with lilac ornaments, columns, and stone carvings of flowers and leaves. Dark green vines climb up some walls, giving the castle an ancient feel.
At the top is a round dome, topped by a crown—a symbol of royal power. Behind it, a huge crescent moon shines, as if part of the architecture itself.
The upper floors contain the ruler's private chambers, observation balconies and spacious halls with high windows.

Towers

The main palace is surrounded by several high towers.
Each tower has several floors, small balconies, and narrow windows. They are used as observation posts, living quarters for the royal family, archives, and rooms for scholars or magicians.
Due to their location, the towers form a defensive ring around the central palace.

Central courtyard

In front of the main entrance there is a spacious courtyard.
This is where official meetings, ceremonies, decree announcements and festive events most often take place.
The square connects all the main buildings of the castle complex.

Library Quarter

At the foot of the palace is a large library section of the complex.
It consists of many interconnected rooms, terraces and open halls.
Here are:
a huge royal library;
archives of ancient manuscripts;
rooms for census takers;
study rooms;
reading rooms;
scroll storage facilities.
Throughout the neighborhood, you can see enormous books serving as decorative monuments. Some are so large that they form entire staircases and platforms.

Hall of Knowledge

One of the main places is considered to be a spacious open hall, where writing tables, book stands and ancient scrolls are installed.
Classes, discussions, research and meetings of court scholars take place here.

Stairs and passages

Almost the entire complex is connected by numerous stairs, bridges and passages.
From each building you can get to the next one, gradually rising higher towards the main palace.
Some of the stairs are made of white stone, others have lilac steps, emphasizing the importance of the central routes.

Guardian statues

In many places there are white stone statues.
They depict creatures considered to be the guardians of wisdom and knowledge.
Statues adorn staircases, entrances, courtyards, and areas in front of important buildings, as if silently watching over everyone who enters the castle grounds.

The vault of heaven
At night, the constellations are especially clearly visible over the kingdom.
The alignment of the stars is believed to have special significance for the inhabitants. Astronomers and magicians regularly observe the sky from the palace's upper towers, using the movements of celestial bodies for predictions, research, and calendaring.
The moon and stars seem to become part of the castle itself, illuminating it with a soft silvery glow.

Outer Fortress

The first obstacle on the way to the castle is a massive salty fortress wall, made of almost black stone.
Tall square towers with flat platforms for lookouts rise at its corners. Between the towers runs a wide fortress wall, along which guards constantly patrol.
The main gate is located in the center of the wall. It is reached by a small drawbridge spanning a ditch or deep crevice. Even when the drawbridge is lowered, the passage remains narrow and easily controlled.
Above the gates flutter long banners of the kingdom, white and turquoise in colour, with the state coat of arms.
At the top of the central wall are four tall stone torches, each lit with a cold, turquoise magical flame instead of a normal one. This flame never goes out, illuminating the entrance to the fortress even on the darkest night.

The inner courtyard of the fortress

Beyond the gates begins the inner courtyard.
Barracks, armories, guard quarters, and training grounds are located here. Knights and guards are constantly on the move throughout the grounds.
Despite the austere appearance of the white fortress, strict order is maintained inside.

Hall of Justice

On the left side of the square there is a monument in the form of huge scales.
The scales are made of light stone and decorated with blue fabrics and silver details.
It is a symbol of law and justice in the kingdom. Here, verdicts are pronounced, state decisions are made, and ceremonies related to trials or oaths are held.

The castle's boundaries are surrounded by long white fields.

Kingdom Style: Salt