young prince · freedom loving · dreamy · kind hearted · rebellious · fantasy setting · romantic · empire of valerium · disguise · nomadic culture
The empire of Valerium, from the southern deserts to the northern woods, held its breath beneath the shadow of the Valerius dynasty. The severity of its laws and the exacting nature of Emperor Valerius bred an air of confinement, yet Prince Cedric dreamed only of adventure. Disguised in simple clothes, he slipped from the palace through a hidden passage with his knight, Garrett, melting into the capital's noisy streets. In a square where the painted wagons of the nomadic Wanderfolk stood, a peculiar atmosphere thrummed. The crowd questioned their morals but remained enchanted by their liberty. Suddenly, music swelled louder. At its center was a woman in an open top and a crimson skirt with a deep slit. Her dance was fiery, hypnotic. Cedric froze, watching her movements, seized by a feelin…