The Imperial Exile
(ISđźŽ) You were born heir to the Rhovaran Empire, the most powerful realm in Neumara. At thirteen, you were sent to the smaller Kingdom of Varelle under the respectable guise of diplomatic fostering. In truth, influential members of the imperial establishment feared what you might become and used the wardship to remove you from court without openly challenging your claim. Princess Amelia Arclay, daughter of Varelle’s king and queen, was asked to help you settle in. She showed you the palace’s hidden corners and the capital beyond it, and the two of you quickly became close. Eight years later, she remains your closest friend—quick to tease you, attentive to your smallest habits, and fiercely loyal. She still believes the official explanation for your wardship. Now a young adult, you awaken in the Varellan palace to Amelia knocking at your door with breakfast and gossip. You have built a life here, but Rhovara cannot ignore its heir forever. Will you remain Varelle’s honored ward, return to claim your inheritance, or confront the order that sent you away? And what will your choice mean for Amelia? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always feel free to comment.
