The vast expanse of the burial ground stretched before them, a solemn reminder of the lives lost in the brutal war that had ravaged the east. It was a place of hallowed silence, where the fallen kings and soldiers would find their eternal rest.Princess Isabella and Princess Sophia, dressed in black mourning attire, stood side by side at the edge of the burial site. Their hearts heavy with grief, tears streamed down their faces as they grieved for their father, King Fredrick, and all those who had perished in the tumultuous conflict.The air was thick with sorrow as the mourners gathered around the mass grave. People from all walks of life, soldiers and civilians alike, came together to pay their respects to the fallen heroes. Their faces etched with pain and loss, they carried the weight of a shared tragedy.Alexander, Prince of Adernia and beloved of Isabella, stood strong beside them. He understood the depth of their anguish and offered his unwavering support. With a compassionate
King Alaric of Myriad, having mourned the loss of his beloved queen for quite some time, felt the desire to find companionship once again. In his search for a partner, his attention turned to Princess Sophia, the daughter of King Fredrick of Adernia and the sister of Queen Isabella. Although their kingdoms had experienced tumultuous times, Alaric saw in Sophia a strength and resilience that drew him closer to her.Alaric approached Sophia with his intentions, expressing his admiration for her courage and compassion. Sophia, who had also endured her share of hardships, felt a sense of understanding and connection with the king. After careful consideration, she agreed to the proposal, realizing that this union could bring stability and harmony between their kingdoms.The preparations for the wedding ceremony began, and the news of the union between King Alaric and Princess Sophia spread throughout the lands. Excitement filled the air as people anticipated the merging of Myriad and Adern
It was just a normal day like every other day in Adernia, the sun rising slowly and the early morning fresh air which always blew the trees from side to side. Adernia, a kingdom where magic , soccerers and diviners were forbidden. Countless times ,victims were thrown into the burning lake for their act of magic , while others were banished never to be seen anywhere close to the kingdom.Princess Isabella, the last daughter to king Fredrick of Ardenia, sat in her chambers, staring out the window at the lush gardens below. She was a beautiful young woman with long, flowing black hair and bright, sparkling green eyes.She had always loved nature, especially birds, and would often spend hours watching them fly and chirp from the branches of the trees.Every morning ,she mounted her window to watch the sun rise and feel the cool breeze run through her skin.As she gazed outside, she noticed the busy streets of the city beyond the palace walls. People were going about their daily business,
As the sun rose over the neighboring kingdom , Arondale . Prince Alexander stood on the balcony of his chamber, gazing out at the countryside below. He loved the early morning quiet, the way the dew sparkled on the grass, and the birds sang sweet melodies.But his peaceful moment was interrupted by his father's booming voice. "Alexander! Get ready for the council meeting. We have important matters to discuss."The prince sighed, knowing that he couldn't delay anymore, he was supposed to go hunting that day with a group of noble men and he was already getting late to join them.As Prince Alexander rode through the countryside back to the palace after the hunting, on his magnificent stallion, he couldn't help but feel a sense of restlessness. He had always known that his destiny was to become king one day, but the thought of marrying Princess Victoria, a woman he had never met, made him feel uneasy.Their marriage was agreed on twelve years ago ,by both kings, in other to solidify their
It was on a very cool evening, one of the days Isabella was allowed to meet up with her childhood friend Lady Elizabeth. Elizabeth was a year older than Isabella, she was aware of her existence ,but she lived with her father in the palace and wasn't allowed to speak to anyone about Isabella by her father outside the palace walls. Isabella sat down on the couch in the fields of the palace, flipping through the pages of a novel which she had ordered from the palace library, when Elizabeth joined here. This was the only time Isabella felt relived and happy to speak to someone, her sisters where rarely around her , they preferred attending functions outside the palace. She most times had reading sections with Elizabeth whenever they met. " What book are you reading? ", Elizabeth asked sitting next to her." Just a novel", Isabella replied, quickly shoveling the book aside. It was a book on mind readers and how they could practice some spells to help them read the minds of those with d
The grand ballroom was adorned with shimmering chandeliers and filled with the enchanting melodies of the royal orchestra. Different kingdoms of the east were present with their kings, queens, princes, princesses, lord's and ladies. Isabella's heart raced as she entered the room, her eyes scanning the crowd for any sign of her father." Long live the king of Adernia", some introduced as he walked into the grand hall and all bowed while he made his way to the podium where all royals sat. There with him was the guard she had read his mind, walking uptight with the king, she could only feel of strangulating him that instant for being a double crosser. She knew she must keep her eyes fixed on him all through the party.She knew that Prince Alexander was meant to be at the ball, but she had not seen him yet. She looked from side to side to see if she could find him.And there he was, standing near the entrance, looking as regal as ever. Their eyes locked, and Isabella felt a jolt of electr
After Isabella's daring act to protect her father, Queen Emilia, her mother, calls her into her private chambers. Isabella enters, still shaken from the events at the ball, and finds her mother waiting for her with a solemn expression."Isabella, my dear," Queen Emilia begins, her voice filled with a mix of concern and pride. "There is much we need to discuss."Curiosity and a touch of fear mingle in Isabella's eyes as she takes a seat opposite her mother. She knew that she lacked some connection with her mother which was unknown to her and she was very eager to know what the call was for.She waits for Queen Emilia to continue, her heart pounding in anticipation."Your gift, my dear," the queen says, her voice softening. "The ability to read minds has been passed down through generations of our family. It is a rare and powerful gift that sets us apart from others."Isabella's eyes widen in surprise. She had always felt different, but to learn that her gift was a part of her lineage w
Prince Alexander's absence from his proposal ceremony to Princess Victoria of Maxoria sends shockwaves through the kingdom. The grand event, meticulously planned for months, is now shrouded in confusion and disappointment.As King Maximilian, Alexander's father, grows increasingly impatient, he demands to see his son. The king's advisor, Lord Cyril, steps forward to provide an explanation on Alexander's behalf. He explains that the prince has fallen gravely ill and is confined to his chambers under the care of the royal physicians.Reluctantly accepting the news, King Maximilian expresses his concern for his son's well-being. He insists on sending his personal physician to attend to Alexander and ensure a swift recovery, but he is unaware that his personal physician isn't let into the prince's chambers but bribed to remain silent about the prince's Condition.Behind closed doors, however, a different scene unfolds. Alexander, far from being sick, paces restlessly in his private study.