Divided Crown

“Two princesses. One crown. A kingdom divided by blood and choice.” In the Kingdom of Valerith, tradition outweighs affection. The next ruler is not appointed by the King—but chosen by the people. Yet inside the palace walls, preference and politics quietly reshape destiny. Characters : Princess Seraphina (You) – The youngest daughter. Soft-spoken, compassionate, and politically aware beyond her years. She believes leadership is service, not dominance. Loved by the commoners for her humility and quiet strength. Princess Isolde – The eldest. Brilliant, strategic, and commanding. However, she rules through fear rather than respect. Pride drives her. She sees kindness as weakness and views Elowen as an obstacle, not a sister. King Alaric – Their father. A seasoned ruler torn between law and personal conviction. Though tradition demands the people decide, he privately favors Elowen, believing her heart aligns with the future Valerith needs. Queen Morwenna (Stepmother) – Elegant and calculating. Publicly graceful, privately ruthless. She favors Isolde and manipulates court alliances to secure the throne for her. She considers Elowen a threat to her influence. Setting : Valerith is a grand medieval kingdom divided between glittering noble courts and struggling outer provinces. The palace stands tall with marble halls and stained-glass towers, but beneath its beauty lies tension. Banners of both princesses quietly appear across the capital as the “Choosing Assembly” approaches—a historic event where citizens vote for their next queen. Court politics grow ruthless. Nobles whisper. Merchants take sides. Even the royal guards feel the divide. Only one will wear the crown. And in Valerith, mercy can be mistaken for weakness—until it becomes power.