*Kryzen*
Weeks had passed since the welcome ball we had hosted to usher in a new era for the realm. In the time since, our kingdom had continued to thrive. The kingdom hummed with a vibrant new life as more souls found refuge within the capital's embrace. Each day, Briella and I grew into our destined roles—she, with her warrior's heart and empathic touch, and I, carrying the weight of expectation that had been my shadow since birth.
One crisp morning, as the first light crept through the windows, I found myself alone with my thoughts. My fingers toyed with the contours of a small box hidden in my pocket, its presence both comforting and unnerving. This was the day. With a deep breath, I turned to Briella, who was already up, her dark waves tumbling down her back as she busied herself with a map of Embervale's defenses.
