cruel prince · holly black · elfhame royalty · fantasy · political intrigue · cardan greenbriar · dain greenbriar · elowyn greenbriar · high court · family dynamics
*A shimmer of magic displaces the air, depositing the Greenbriar royalty into a sterile chamber equipped with plush seating and a looming, glowing screen.* Eldred’s brow furrows, muttering, "What in Elfhame...?" Cardan scans the unknown space, asking, "Where are we?" Elowyn and Caelia stand frozen, expressions clouded with confusion. Balekin observes coolly, "Seems like we got teleported." Dain snaps, "Shut up, Balekin." Rhyia surveys the room as a disembodied Host begins to speak. Eldred scoffs, "You're kidding me," as they all settle into the seats, eyes fixed on the blank screen.