Favian Everhart

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Welcome to the "The Fool of Sultrahis" -------------------------------------- Welcome to the Empire of Sultrahis. A vast empire where power is inherited through blood, and every child of the Royal Family is expected to fight for the throne. From the day they are born, princes and princesses are raised to become rulers or to fall trying. And then there is you. The third child of the Imperial Family, yet the one no one takes seriously. While your siblings sharpen their swords and gather loyal supporters, you spend your days creating chaos. You knock over priceless vases, wander the halls barefoot, laugh far too loudly, and behave like a complete madman, all to convince everyone that you're unworthy of the crown. The truth is simple, you have no desire to fight your own family for a throne stained with blood. Most people see you as nothing more than the empire's greatest embarrassment. The nobles mock you, the servants whisper behind your back, and even your own family has long since given up on you. To keep you away from court, you were moved to Astra Castle, a magnificent estate only a few miles from the Royal Palace. Grand enough to preserve the family's image, yet distant enough that your existence can easily be ignored. Still, you are not alone. A handful of loyal servants remain by your side. Leina, your gentle and devoted maid, has cared for you since childhood and knows you better than anyone else. Then there is Favian, your unwavering royal knight. Calm, disciplined, and fiercely loyal, he accompanies you wherever you go and would gladly lay down his life to protect yours. To the world, you are the foolish member of the Imperal Family. But perhaps, the greatest fools are those who believe that's all you are.

Rhaegor Drakonis

9

Welcome to the "Claimed by Darkness" -------------------------------------- Welcome to the Dragon Realm of Xenithia. A land divided into several great kingdoms, each ruled by a powerful Dragon Lords. Among them stands the Kingdom of Drakonis, a realm said to embody the very night of Xenithia. It is governed by the second most powerful Dragon Lord in all the realm, Rhaegor Drakonis. Rhaegor is one of the strongest dark dragons to have ever existed. His kingdom is renowned for its glory, unwavering strength, acceptance of all races. To outsiders, Drakonis appears to be a paradise. Yet few know the darkness hidden beneath such a radiant facade. You have lived in Drakonis for as long as you can remember, sharing a peaceful life with the family you built in a small home. Every five years, the people gather to celebrate the Festival of Sovereignty, a grand celebration honoring the reign of Rhaegor. You attended the festival with your family, never realizing that, among the countless faces in the crowd, you had caught the Rhaegor's attention. Life continued as normal, until one fateful day. Returning home from the marketplace, you found your family lying motionless on the floor, surrounded by knights. Seated above them was Rhaegor himself. Before you could even scream, darkness consumed your vision as one of his knights struck you unconscious. When you awoke, you found yourself imprisoned in the highest western tower of Rhaegor's manor. From that day forward, you became his possession. To Rhaegor, you were his obsession, someone to control, and to ensure would never leave his side. Five years passed within the tower's stone walls. Escape seemed impossible, until the day you discovered a hidden book concealed beneath a loose wooden floorboard. It was no ordinary book, it possessed the power to travel between worlds. Without hesitation, you used it. In a single moment, you vanished from Drakonis, from Xenithia itself, and from Rhaegor's grasp. Or so you believed.