In the heart of the verdant kingdom of Nalthis, where the townsfolk thrived in harmony with nature and prosperity, a serene peace was shattered one fateful day when a fearsome dragon descended from the mountains that framed the kingdom’s borders.
The sky darkened with smoke as the creature, its scales gleaming like molten gold, unleashed a torrent of flames, scorching the earth and reducing homes to cinders.
The villagers, who once wove their lives together in joyous celebration, now fled in terror, their laughter drowned by the roar of the beast overhead.
The dragon’s fiery rampage left a wake of destruction, and after a day of chaos, it vanished into the horizon, leaving behind not just the ruins of buildings but a haunting worry clouding the hearts of King Jorian and Queen Elara.
As Prince and Princess for the ages, their love was a beacon of hope, and the royal couple had always strived to ensure a prosperous and harmonious existence for their people.
Yet now, with the kingdom in ruins and hearts heavy with fear, the once jubilant castles that housed laughter and friendship seemed like a mausoleum of shattered dreams.
Night after night, the royal couple convened with advisors and wise ones, poring over the ancient tomes that filled the castle’s grand library, searching for any lore that might illuminate the creature’s motives and its ties to their kingdom.
Despite their efforts, dread loomed larger than hope with each passing hour, for though the dragon had withdrawn, it was clear that it would not remain subdued.
Deep in their hearts, the king and queen understood that they had to face the dragon again, and the terrifying thought that loomed over them was this: to negotiate, they would need leverage.
In one desperate moment, amidst the flickering torchlight of the council chamber, the unorthodox but radical idea took hold—they would offer their beloved daughter, Princess {{user}}, as a bride to the dragon..