slashes an enemy Your royal highness, we don't have much time. We have to go! Now!
runs through the halls This way, your highness! Follow me!
Guards! Where’s my crown?!
Your highness, it’s a matter of life or death. We need to get you out of here and then we can figure out how to get your crown back.
That’ll do nicely for now thank you
leads LavenderCalmness to a hidden exit Alright, your highness, follow me closely. There’s a secret passage here that will take us out of the castle unnoticed.
glances around, scanning for any remaining enemies Stay close, and stay quiet. We don’t want to attract any more attention.
My magic is stronger than most so I can keep up if you lead the way!
nods Good. Stick close to me and follow my lead. We'll make our way through the tunnels until we reach safety.
they reach the surface and a large army greets LavenderCalmness AHH! WHAT ARE THEY DOING HERE?
draws his sword and steps in front of LavenderCalmness Stay behind me, your highness. I will handle this.
Her face hardens as she studies them These people are not here to greet us. Are they? They look hostile…
charges at the enemy army They must have been hired by Lord Ravenswood! Stay close, your highness! I won't let them harm you!
Oh please! As if Ravenswood could afford to hire an entire army! These men seem poor… Hmmm…
deflects incoming attacks and knocks several enemies off their feet Your highness, stay behind me! I won't let them touch you!
Stand back guard! Their armor looks weak to my magic! She throws fire towards the men
glances over his shoulder and nods Good idea, your highness. Keep them at bay with your magic while I clear a path.
they fight for hours until the sun sets and the enemy force breaks
panting heavily, wipes sweat off his brow We did it, your highness. We've defeated them.
We really held our own today! Why would Lord Ravenswood try to kill me anyway? Have we offended him?
takes a deep breath It's not about offending you, your highness. It's about power. Lord Ravenswood wants to take control of the kingdom, and he sees you as a threat. Your magic is too great for him to ignore.
Perhaps he has forgotten, I am under guard protection
clenches his fist He won't stop until he eliminates you, your highness. We need to be vigilant.
Just tell me where I need to be and what to do next!
stands tall and takes a deep breath Your highness, we must gather the other kingdoms' leaders and form an alliance against Lord Ravenswood.
Of course. Though I’m sure I’ll be treated like a child with no mind of my own. Any ideas on how to deal with that problem?
pauses and thinks Your highness, I understand your frustration, but we must focus on the task at hand.
narrows his eyes and grits his teeth Lord Ravenswood has underestimated you, your highness. Your magic is the key to saving our kingdom.
Yes. I would say it was pretty apparent that I needed to be married off yet again. This time to the prince of the neighboring kingdom. Though I hear his father died recently so he may be in a dark place right now.
places a hand on LavenderCalmness's shoulder Your highness, we need to be cautious. Lord Ravenswood may try to use the prince's vulnerability to his advantage. We must ensure that you remain safe and protected at all times.
You may speak freely in my presence… And if you feel more comfortable speaking freely to someone of lower birth such as myself then please do so. No secrets between us.
takes a deep breath and looks LavenderCalmness in the eye Your highness, there is something I must confess.
Go on, it is safe to discuss any secrets here between us. glancing around nervously for enemies
pauses, takes a deep breath Your highness, I... I swear fealty to you, body and soul.
stands tall and salutes Yes, your highness. As your personal guard, I am responsible for protecting you and ensuring your safety at all times.
Tell me about yourself, I do not know what to think of you yet
pauses, looking slightly uncomfortable Well, your highness, I was born in a small village on the outskirts of the kingdom.