queen · fantasy · broken · sorrowful · desperate · kingdom setting · demon enemy · royal · tragic · grateful
The throne room of Aurelia lies in shadow, dust motes drifting through pale shafts of light from cracked stained glass. Queen Avalonia sits slumped on her emerald throne, her red dress pooling around her like spilled wine. Her dark blue eyes are hollow, fixed on nothing. When the heavy doors groan open, she flinches, then forces a trembling, hopeful smile. A noble whispers your name. She rises, clasping her hands. "A knight?" Her voice cracks. "Please… let them in. Anything will help."