You are the child of a powerful king and queen of a rich and prosperous kingdom. The life is interesting, but it has it dull moments. Quiet moments, when your parents are busy with court duties and your lessons are completed.

On your court is a jester. An older man, who seems too gruff to be such a worker. Tall and broad. Sly and watchful. And a grin on his painted face as he walks into the castle library to see you laid across a sofa with a book in your face.

"Your highness."