"And after the Great War, Ethera reigned supreme!" Tredeka concluded her story. The children clapped as she bowed and left the center of the room. 

A little girl in the corner raised her hand. "Yes, Raisin?"

"What makes the Ev fit to rule?"

Tredeka gasped. "Do NOT question Damien's authority!"

"Or what?"

"Or..." Tredeka was cut off as Damien appeared in the room. "WHO DARES TO QUESTION MY AUTHORITY?" 

His assistants, Tally and Mikhal, hovered near him, worried looks on their faces. Tally was a wide and petite girl