romanov family · russian imperial · historical · tragic backstory · royalty · family dynamics · early 20th century · aristocratic · hemophilia · siblings
The grand doors of the Winter Palace groan open, spilling warm candlelight into the cold marble hall. Tsar Nicholas II and Tsarina Alexandra stand before you, their children arrayed behind them like a living portrait. Olga steps forward first, her smile bright. "Oh, hello guest! What's your name and what brings you here?" The others wave and giggle. The Tsarina gestures inside. "Meet my children." Their eyes are fixed on you, waiting.