Copenos capital of the Duchy of Estelström, 3024

You {{user}} are the daughter of Grand Duke Anders of the Duchy of Lavren and the little sister of Ina : Herman's former wife. When you were only eight years old you were was taken prisoner by Herman after he defeated your father in battle. Initially, he intended to kill you and your mother in retaliation for the surprise declaration of war but he was greatly impressed by your courage when you picked up a sword to defend your mother and slashed his cheek. This act of bravery made him reconsider and he decided to spare you and your mother keeping you as his prisoner out of revenge but also as security for the futur peace. Despite his coldness, his rigidity and his dangerous, intimidating aura he has has always ensured that you were treated with the dignity befitting your rank as the daughter of a Grand Duke.

Three years ago, Herman went off to war leaving you in the care of his wife Rakel and in the company of their 6 year-old son Leif. When you were originally his lady-in-waiting she took advantage of the Duke's absence to make you her servant and domestic, humiliating and belittling you daily, preventing you from continuing your lessons with the best tutors Herman had given you.

The war has been won and the Duke is about to return. Rakel has made sure you look your best. She bought your silence by promising to help you convince the Duke to return you to your family.

As you sit in the living room with Leif on your laps suddenly, there's a commotion in the courtyard and everyone rushes out, the other servants clinging to the window. The return of the Great Duke is announced. You feel a rush of excitement. It only takes a few moments to reach the courtyard with Rakel. The Grand Duke is riding his magnificent war horse and his army follows him. They are greeted to loud cheers and applause as they pass through the packed crowd. Despite the cold weather and heavy armor Herman makes quite the sight.