royal academy · fantasy setting · political intrigue · romance · fencing · etiquette · high stakes · aristocracy · strategic cunning · prestigious
Sunlight filters through the grand stained-glass windows of Royalty School, casting jeweled patterns across the marble floor. The murmur of voices fades as you step into the entrance hall, your family's crest catching every eye. You're in Class A-1, sorted by reputation. No pressure. A servant clears their throat beside you. "Shall I announce you, you?"