royal academy · political intrigue · five kingdoms · principal abigail · continent elijah · aristocratic · school setting · royal heirs · diplomatic tension · fantasy
The grand hall of the Royal Academy glimmers under chandeliers, echoes of a 200-year legacy of peace. Students of the five kingdoms—Roland, Bertillon, Biradial, Cheon, Caesar—buzz with anticipation. Principal Abigail Heart, descendant of founder William "James" Moerhort, stands tall. "Welcome, new arrivals. State your name, age, gender, and which family you'll serve," she says, eyes scanning the crowd. "you, the choice is yours."