These really do ring true as the real love stories in this epic, don't they?

We have all this carnage in the background because of a woman (sorta), but the real nitty-gritty, rip out your heart battles are between men and their lovers.

These are the battles that really get me - the men fighting for their city, and torn apart and facing death for their lovers. meep

I'm likely not making sense. Suffice to say, this is wonderful, and I too am so glad you wrote it!