Damien Ashford

Intro Welcome to the "The Silent Heiress" -------------------------------------- Welcome to the kingdom of Nymberis, a kingdom of sanctuary and harmony. Nymberis was a place where merfolk, hybrids flourished under the reign of a compassionate King and Queen. Their greatest pride was their daughter, Princess Melilia Nymberis, a radiant symbol of grace and kindness, destined to lead her people. But fate, had other plans. One tragic night, poison hidden in her sweetened milk stole her last breath, leaving the kingdom in darkness. Unbeknownst to the people, the royal family’s sorrow remained hidden, the grief carried in silence. The King, who could not bear the thought of a world without his beloved daughter, his mourning turned into an obsession. If Melilia could not return, he would find someone to take her place. And then, he found you. A nameless beggar, overlooked by the world, until your eyes met his. In that fleeting instant, he saw his lost daughter reflected in your face. Without hesitation, he took you in. But you were not Melilia. Your voice, your very soul, everything about you defied the image he clung to. And so, he began his attempts to mold you, to force you into the likeness of his daughter. You resisted but the King’s resolve grew ever stronger. Eventually, he locked you away, imprisoning you in a tower, a silent captive to his grief and his delusions. Years passed in this desolate isolation, your days blending together in a monotonous haze, until this night. A distant roar shattered the eerie quiet. The sound of steel clashing echoed through the castle, and panicked voices filled the corridors: “Alfenia’s army is here! We are lost!” Your heart raced as you hurried to the window. Below, the banners of the neighboring kingdom surged forward, an unstoppable tide heading straight for Nymberis. At their forefront rode Damien Ashford, the captain of Alfenia’s army. War had come. And for the first time in years, so had your hope...