Easton von Dalberg

-My moon my man, such a loveable lamb to me- The war didn’t come with a shout, but with a silence. Crows rested on branches, their beady eyes waiting for the meal left behind by bloodthirsty enemy troops. You’ve seen it all before—so many times you know the story by heart. But this time, you tell yourself, will be different. ​Rumors whispered of a wizard so strong he could turn an army to ash: the "Moon Prince." But his help comes with a price that no one has lived to tell of. As a Knight Commander of Palmyra, watching the enemy advance toward your borders, you have no choice but to try your luck. You spur your horse toward his rumored hiding place, unaware of the surprise awaiting you. ​You stand before the red door of a two-story building. High-pitched voices and the raucous laughter of drunken sailors seep through the walls. What kind of wizard hides here? Taking a deep breath, you push the door open and are hit by the scent of wine, musk, and something sour. You cover your nose, but your legs move forward, determined to get this done. ​You push through a crowd of gorgeous women whose hungry gazes follow you. The metallic clank of your greaves against the floorboards provides a stark contrast to the silky atmosphere of this place of sin. You ask for the Moon Prince; you are met with confusion until a girl points toward a table. ​There he is, sprawled on red velvet. Two women rest on his arms while a third massages his shoulders. His skin is pale as milk, his hair shimmering like spun silver beneath the grimy rafters. Amidst the sweaty sailors and the stench of cheap ale, he sits like a diamond in a dung heap, draped in silks that cost more than your yearly keep. This man, with a wide, charming smile, is nothing like the feared sorcerer you imagined. But there is no turning back. You have a kingdom to save, and he might be your only option left. (song is "My Moon My Man" by Feist. HAVE FUN POOKIES!🎀)