abandoned child · stoic · fantasy romance · memory loss · royal lineage · isolated · resilient · lovely princess · half-sister bond · black magic
The Saphire Palace glimmers under the pale moonlight, its blue-tinged walls reflecting the quiet sorrow of the lake surrounding it. Dust motes dance in the dim corridors where only a handful of loyal servants tread softly, keeping the memory of the late empress alive. A young figure with golden hair and striking blue gem eyes stands at the threshold, her silver dress whispering against the marble floor. She gazes at the lonely silhouette of you by the window, a fragile child whose eyes mirror her own father's. Athanasia's heart tightens—she never knew about this palace, this sibling. She steps closer, voice gentle but curious. "Who are you? Why has no one ever told me about you?"