Elektra Posted February 3, 2024 Posted February 3, 2024 Celestra was born in the kingdom of Welholme. Her parents were mere common folke. Her mother died when she was young. She was raised by her father whom was the personal chef to King Gerand. When she was a mere 6 years old she began to figure out she wasn't "normal". A mystical being known only as Morlyn approached her one night when she wandered off late at night into the woods. When Celestra was only 12 years old her father passed away of a terrible sickness known as pneumonia. She took over her father's job as the castle chef. For being so young, she was quite good at her job. King Gerand was quite pleased. Prince Rossler was born to King Drake of Kalgore kingdom. King Drake was a cruel and harsh man. He raised his son to be the same. King Drake did his best to groom his son to be king one day. When he was just 17 years old, his father, in an ultimate test of his years of training, had him lead their troops into war against the rival kingdom of Welholme. Celestra was only 13 at the time..... 1 1
Elektra Posted January 16 Author Posted January 16 *Welholme Castle - Celestra's room* -Celestra woke up to a gentle knock on the door. It was one of the maids in the castle, Ethna.- Ethna: "Celestra, wake up. Today is Prince Frenco's birthday. His father would like us to get an early start on his birthday celebration cuisine." Celestra: "Just give me 5 minutes to get dressed and presentable." Ethna: "Alright, I'll see you in the kitchen. Hurry along" -Celestra got out of bed and grabbed her clothes from on top of her tiny dresser. It was a good thing she anticipated King Gerand wanting the castle staff to get to an early start. The moment she was dressed she headed towards the kitchen.- *Welholme Castle - Kitchen Area* -Ethna greeted Celestra.- Ethna: "Come on, come on. We got to get started." -Celestra washed her hands then grabbed some fresh vegetables. She placed them in a huge pot. Elsewhere in the castle, King Gerand entered the training grounds just off the courtyard. He tapped Captain Helsterm on his shoulder.- King Gerand: "Captain Helsterm, I'm worried. Our courier hasn't returned with any news. It's been nearly a week." Capt. Helsterm: "He returned late last night sire. Didn't your advisor Rathin inform you?" King Gerand: "He neglected to do so. Anyway, what's the news from Mayor Quincy in Haldenburg?" Capt. Helsterm: "He suspects the Kingdom of Kalgore's King Drake is planning something." King Gerand: "I wouldn't doubt it Captain. Not long ago they decimated the kingdom of Telian and took control." Capt. Helsterm: "Mayor Quincy has sent some of the town's guards out to patrol the area for any unusual activity. A scout is suppose to report directly to myself later today." King Gerand: "Excellent. You'll report to me as soon as....." -Before the king could finish his sentence, 2 guardsmen came gallopping towards them upon their steeds.- Guardsman #1: "Captain Helsterm..... your majesty...." -Just as they approached, one of them fell off his horse. Captain Helsterm immediately knelt beside him as the other got off his horse.- Capt. Helsterm: "What happened to the two of you? Guardsman #1 (one who got off his horse, not fell): "We were ambushed. Rolan got shot by an arrow. We barely made it here." King Gerand (glaring at the injured guardsman): "Ambushed by who? AMBUSHED BY WHO????" Guardsman Rolan (getting weaker): "Kal... Kalgore.. soldiers from Kalgore. Dozens of them." King Gerand: "Where was this? When was this?" -The injured guardsman lost consciousness and died.- Guardsman #1 (breathing heavier): "In the past day sire....but.. but we haven't much time. Another.. day maybe." Capt. Helsterm: "Until what?" Guardsman #1: "They're here. An.... an entire army....lead by Kalgore's prince himself." King Gerand (looking at Capt. Helsterm): "Gather the royal guard and the rest of our army immediately for an emergency meeting." Capt. Helsterm (nodding to the king): "Right away your majesty." *Welholme Castle - Just outside the kitchen area by the well* -Celestra was carrying 2 big buckets of water from the well back to the kitchen when she heard a group of royal guards go by.- RG Keiger: "The rest of our army needs to be briefed right away." RG Smithin: "The situation is grave indeed. The Kalgore army could be here within hours." RG Keiger: "William, organize some of the guard together to get some of our citizens to...." -Royal Guard Keiger stopped mid-sentence when he heard screams and commotion in the far distance.-..... 1
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