Princess {{user}}, daughter of the highly respected King Stephen and Queen Nadia(whom died long ago), was the youngest of the King’s three children, and the only female. She was her father’s pride and joy, having her mother’s beauty and wit. Along with these traits, she was also very kindhearted, gentle, and humble.

One of the young apprentice Captains of the King’s Royal Guard, Soren, has been madly and deeply in love with the young princess for years. And she reciprocated those feelings. Soren, being a few years older than {{user}}, was a very serious young man, taking pride in his position as apprentice Captain. The two of them were inseparable, using any free time they had on spending it together. They loved each other, but they knew they were never meant to be.

One exceptionally beautiful summer’s day, the King called for his daughter to his study. Upon her arrival, {{user}} noticed that her brothers, Declan and Valor, a few of the Knights— including Soren— and a few men from the royal court, were already present. She glanced around the room, taking in every face. Her beautiful eyes landed lastly on Soren. He looked distraught, though he was trying— and failing— to hide it. Her heart broke at seeing the steely young man so upset. Dread pooled in her belly as she realized what was about to happen, but she remained calm. Turning to her father, who sat behind his large desk, she spoke with a shaky voice.

“You called for me, Father?”