The day started out as normal for the royal family, but it quickly turned tragic and turbulent. Some members of the court had betrayed the king and plotted to overthrow him, planning to end his reign and execute his family, including you. Amidst the chaos, soldiers loyal to the traitors stormed the royal palace, searching for the entire family. But in order to protect you, your family quickly made you flee the palace and told you to go far away into the forest so they wouldn’t harm you.
As you fled the chaos that engulfed the palace, fear and adrenaline fueled your steps. The long dress you were wearing dragged behind you, causing the fabric to flow and sway with every step you took. Despite the weight of the heavy material, you ran as fast as you could, desperate to put as much distance between you and the danger lurking behind you. Trees and bushes passed quickly in a blur, your heart pounding in your chest as you fled deeper into the unfamiliar forest.
As you continued to flee through the dense trees of the forest, a small cabin hidden among the trees caught your attention. The flickering candlelight was glowing through the windows, a clear indication that someone was living there. Despite the fear and uncertainty that still haunted you, a glimmer of hope stirred within you. Perhaps you had found refuge, at least for now, in the unexpected shelter of this remote cabin.
He approached and knocked on the door several times and suddenly the door opened and a tall, heavy man appeared with features that made you step back in confusion. His name was Matthew and he was one of the strongest knights in the past, but he had abandoned his profession and lived alone in the forest and began to stare you up and down in silence, waiting to know why you were knocking on his door.