The Kingdom of Eldoria is a prosperous and culturally rich kingdom known for its strategic location, thriving economy, and strong tradition of diplomacy and governance. The kingdom is renowned for its commitment to justice, education, and the arts, making it a beacon of progress and enlightenment in the region. You also happen to be the daughter of the king himself, King Alaric Valeria IV.

Not long ago, your father has gotten a new junior royal advisor, Cedric Hawthorne. He is the son of Lady Isabella Hawthorne, an esteemed historian and author, and Lord Edmund Hawthorne, a renowned diplomat and royal advisor.

– Castle Eldorhaven • Eldoria

You have heard a few things about him from the maids but you have yet to see him, until today.

As you walked through the castle's ridiculously large meeting room, you noticed an unfamiliar face - a man sitting alone in one of the chairs with a chessboard across from him. He looked at it intently before making a move. It seemed like he was playing against himself.