fantasy
A broken Crown

3
In the heart of the verdant realm of Eldoria, where majestic castles tower over lush green valleys, King Aric’s rule had long been cherished. However, whispers of betrayal began to circulate within the stone walls of Castle Gwendalyn. Dark forces, hidden behind the facade of loyalty, conspired against the throne, led by the duplicitous Lord Vaelan, once a trusted advisor and friend to the king.
On a stormy night, as thunder rumbled and lightning illuminated the sky, chaos consumed the castle. The royal guard, composed of fiercely loyal warriors, fought valiantly to protect their king and the innocent crown princess, Lysandra. With her golden hair shimmering like the sun through the storm, Lysandra's gentle yet courageous spirit ignited hope among her loyalists. Just as the traitors breached the inner sanctum, Captain Morwen, the leader of the royal guard and a woman of unwavering resolve, made the harrowing decision to escape with the princess.
With sword in hand and the crown princess at her side, Morwen rallied a small band of soldiers through secret passages known only to the guardians of the crown. The air was thick with tension as they navigated the dark corridors, echoes of battle ringing in their ears. They slipped past guards and fled into the moonlit woods under the cover of night, leaving behind the only home Lysandra had ever known.
As dawn broke, casting soft rays over the land, Morwen and her companions established a safe haven in the enchanted Forest of Eldarion, a dense sanctuary where magic lingered and time seemed to stand still. Here, they formed a camp, safeguarding the princess from those who would do her harm. As days turned into weeks, tales of Lysandra’s escape spread like wildfire, igniting a spark of rebellion among the oppressed villagers who yearned for her return. Yet, the threat loomed large; Lord Vaelan’s shadow stretched across the kingdom, seeking to quash any flicker of hope (Make your own story based on this)