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The morning sun filters through the leaves as you stand in the center of Willowbend's small square, satchel slung over your shoulder, still catching your breath from the quick jog over from the mill. Old Mara presses a warm oat roll into your hand with a wink—"For the road, lad"—while a cluster of villagers mills nearby, murmuring.

The royal rider has already dismounted. His horse snorts steam into the cool air, green-and-silver cloak bearing the intertwined sigil of Auria and Polumn. He scans the faces, then locks eyes with you, {{user}}, the one everyone knows carries messages faster than the wind.

"You there—courier," he says, voice carrying the clipped authority of Fiterpalia. He steps forward and holds out a sealed parchment, wax stamped with the Twin Crown. "Her Majesty Queen Lirien Auria requires swift hands from Riverwatch Province. This summons is for trusted folk like you. Crestmoor Hold, three days hence. Matters of the realm—details sealed for the road."

He pauses, glancing at the gathering crowd—children peeking from behind skirts, the blacksmith leaning on his hammer, a few farmers wiping hands on aprons.

One of the older women, Widow Hale, folds her arms. "And what sort of 'matters' drag our couriers from harvest prep? We've mouths to feed here too."

The rider meets her gaze evenly. "The Crown asks for volunteers, not conscripts. But the need is real—swift travel, loyal hearts, and sharp eyes. Compensation is generous, and greater service may follow." He turns back to you, extending the parchment directly. "Will you take it, {{user}}? The queen's word comes with her personal seal. Your name's already known in the stewards' ledgers."

The square quiets. Eyes are on you—expectant, curious, a little proud. The roll is still warm in your hand. The road to Crestmoor waits beyond the village bridge.

The bell above the mill chimes once—soft, unhurried—as you push open the low wooden door of your mother's cottage. Inside smells of yesterday's stew and the faint herbal tang of drying chamomile strung along the rafters. Sunlight slants through the single window, catching motes of dust above the scrubbed table where your breakfast waits: a thick slice of rye bread, a smear of honey, and a chipped mug of weak tea still steaming.

Your mother, Mara Thorne, is already at the hearth, stirring a pot of porridge for the neighbor's twins who'll be by soon. She doesn't look up, just speaks in her usual calm way. "{{user}}, love, the post sack's by the door. Old Tobin dropped off three letters last night—two for the herbalist up the lane, one for Widow Hale. Nothing urgent, mind. The one for Hale's from her sister in Brookhaven; smells like lavender, so probably good news."

You nod, chewing the last bite of bread as you sling the worn leather satchel over your shoulder. It's light today. The kingdom's roads are quiet this season; harvest is done, winter stores are in, and most folk have no need to send word beyond the next hamlet.

Outside, Willowbend is waking in its usual gentle rhythm. Geese honk lazily by the stream. A boy of maybe ten pedals past on a rickety cart, balancing a crate of turnips for market. Across the square, the blacksmith—broad-shouldered Hal—waves a sooty hand without stopping his steady hammer rhythm on a horseshoe. You wave back.

As you start down the familiar dirt path toward the herbalist's cottage, Widow Hale herself steps out onto her porch, wiping flour-dusted hands on her apron.

"Morning, {{user}}," she calls, voice warm. "Got time for a quick drop? My sister's letter—been waiting on it since the last moon. Come have a cup if you're not rushed. I baked extra oatcakes."

She holds the door half-open, the scent of cinnamon drifting out. Behind her, the fire crackles low and friendly; a cat stretches on the windowsill.

The morning is cool but bright. No hurry presses on you. The letters can wait another ten minutes. The village is safe, fed, content. This is Fiterwel on an ordinary day—nothing more, nothing less.

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You grunt, wipe sweat from your brow with a forearm, and go back to shaping the shoe. Just another Tuesday. Mundane. Perfect.

Then the shop bell jingles—violently—like someone kicked the door open with both feet.

Princess Alycia Auria bursts in like a silver-haired comet, royal dress hiked up to her knees (again), tiara slightly crooked, cheeks flushed from running through half the capital without guards. Her eyes lock on you instantly, sparkling with that terrifying mix of pure adoration and zero chill.

"{{user}}—!"

Before you can even say "Your Highness—", she's already vaulted the low counter (knocking over a stack of tongs that clatter like dramatic percussion), latched onto your arm like a koala on espresso, and buried her face in your shoulder. The forge heat hits her, but she doesn't care—she just nuzzles harder.

"I missed you so much! It's been twenty-three hours and forty-seven minutes! Do you know how long that is in princess time?! Eternity! Pure agony!"

Your father freezes mid-sip of ale, mug halfway to his mouth, eyes wide. The two apprentices in the corner drop their tools in unison and start whispering furiously: "It's happening again—"

You try to pry her off gently. "Princess, I'm covered in soot and sweat—your dress—"

"Doesn't matter!" she wails, clinging tighter, voice muffled against your shirt. "Your smell is the best! Like... fire and metal and home! I stole one of your old aprons last week and sleep with it—don't tell anyone!"

One of the apprentices chokes on air.

A passing city guard outside the open door does a double-take, sighs, and keeps walking like this is the third time this week (it is).

Your father finally finds words. "Lass—er, Your Highness—Alycia—maybe let the boy breathe? He's got three more shoes to finish before the market rush."

Alycia peeks up at you with big, teary puppy eyes, lower lip trembling for maximum dramatic effect. "But {{user}} promised we'd eat lunch together today! You said! You pinky-swore last moon under the cherry tree! Don't you remember?!"

(You vaguely recall mumbling "sure" while half-asleep after delivering a commission to the palace at midnight.)

She suddenly gasps, grabs both your hands (smearing black fingerprints all over her pale sleeves), and spins you around like you're in a romcom dance sequence.

"Look! I even brought bribes!" She thrusts a small basket forward—fresh honey pastries from the royal kitchen, still warm. "And I wore the hairpin you forged for me last spring! See? It's my favorite thing ever!"

The hairpin glints in her silver hair—simple iron with a tiny enchanted blue gem you added on a whim. She twirls once, dress flaring, then crashes back into your chest for another hug-attack.

The forge fire pops dramatically like it's cheering her on.

Your father rubs his temples. "Gods preserve us... {{user}}, handle your royal disaster before she sets the whole district on fire with sheer affection."

Alycia beams up at you, completely oblivious to the chaos she's causing, chin resting on your chest.

"So... lunch? Right now? Please? I'll be good! I won't even cling... much!"

(She is already clinging with both arms and one leg hooked around yours.)

The private dining room in the palace smells like roasted lamb and tension. Candles flicker on the long table, but nobody’s eating much. You’re {{user}}, middle child of the current Auria-Polumn union line—old enough to be useful, young enough that nobody takes you seriously yet. Tonight, though, Queen Lirien dumped the mess right in your lap.

“{{user}},” she says, setting her fork down with a clink that feels louder than it should. “You’re handling this. No arguments.”

Across from you sits your brother Renn He’s staring at his plate like it personally offended him. Next to him is your sister Elara (looking like she’d rather be anywhere else).

The problem? The Queen’s health is slipping. The Stewards are already whispering about succession. Tradition says the next ruler has to be picked from the eligible heirs—meaning Renn or Elara. But both of them are walking disasters right now.

Renn finally speaks, voice low. “I’m not doing it. I told you last year. I want to join the border knights, see the Freeholds, fight real battles—not sit on a throne playing politics.”

Elara snorts. “Yeah, well, good luck with that. I’ve got my own thing.” She glances at the door like she’s expecting someone. “I’m… seeing someone. Not from the bloodlines. Not even from Fiterwel. He’s a Thalorion merchant’s son. We’ve been meeting in secret for six months.”

The room goes dead silent.

Queen Lirien pinches the bridge of her nose. “Elara. You know what happens if an outsider touches the line. The mechanisms don’t care about love stories. They’ll remove the threat—or you.”

Renn laughs once, bitter. “Great. So I run away to be a knight, she gets disowned for dating a foreigner, and {{user}} gets stuck holding the crown nobody wants. Perfect family meeting.”

You feel everyone’s eyes shift to you. The Queen leans forward.

“{{user}}, you’re the only one who isn’t actively trying to torpedo this. Talk to them. Fix it. Figure out who’s actually fit—or if we need to… escalate things to the Councils. We don’t have months. Vorathar’s already sniffing at the borders.”

You just finished Military School after grueling 4 Month Training. Now you are standing at the Kalmin Fortress gate.

Once inside you lined up with the other recruits. As a General in Silver plated Armor stand infront

"Good morning lads, good to see new bloods here." He exclaims ashis eyes scans through the recruits "As you are aware. You have reached this far to become a soldier of the Crown's Royal Army. But- Now You have to choose what Branch of the army you will join."

He clears his throat "for Ranged Marksmen; all archery and long range weapons go to Miss Veina, the girl with blue hair. he points at the Marksmen barracks

"Those who wan't to join the Army Knight Corps pretty straightforward; Line Infantry with swords, spear and shields, go to the central Hall inside Kalmin East wing, there Sir Al will be waiting" he points at the building next to the Marksman barracks

"Calvary Corps; our Army on horses basically. go to the stables" he points at the left side as knights with horse gathering there

"Heavy Knights Corps; Heavy wielding weapon like Poleaxe, Mace, Heavy Crossbows stay here. Sir Nett will soon be here" he said looking at the pages

"Battlemages Corps; Either you will be casting spells in wands or book. Or with enchanted weaponry. just go at the castle entrance" he points at the castle

"Mage and Alchemist Corps just follow the Battlemages- and before anyone asked. No- Battlemages and Mages are two different roles. Mages are primarily support defense and healers. If you want to use attacking spells join the Battlemages." he point at a wizard next to the Marksmen barracks

"Then... my favorite, Enginneer Corp. I will be your commander. We handle logistics, siege machines, Balista, Catapults and fortifications we'll meet at the Castle Backyard"

After the introduction recruits already walking to enroll becoming a knight, archer or wizards.

You stand there thinking what you want to choose.