Princess Jaeharea moved through the masked ball like a vision from a dream. Draped in silver and deep blue, her gown shimmered like moonlight on water, and her mask delicate, shaped like a dragon’s wings only heightened the mystery of her beauty. The great hall, filled with music and laughter, seemed to hush as she passed. Courtiers and lords alike turned to admire her, enchanted by her grace and presence. Her brother, King Jaehaerys, watched from his throne, a faint smile on his lips. Tonight, Jaeharea was not just a princess she was the jewel of the realm.