forum Elemental kingdoms (STILL OPEN 2/4/24) Large group.3/?

Started April 01, 2022 by @CaseyJ group

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Ginger, who was just about to find a servant to get her some food, turned to Cimbaline. She sighed. "Is it that darn Electric heir again? Nevermind, I'll go see what he wants. Thank you, Cimbaline. You may tell the caller I'm on my way."
She took a deep, fortifying breath and waited for Cimbaline to leave. Then she entered her room. She took off the dumb tiara, setting on her dresser. The small piece of the Source followed, touching down on the wooden dresser with a clink. Thus prepared, she headed for the garden.

Once again, she passed through the arch, but lingered in the shadow of it for a moment, composing herself. With another deep breath she strode out, her chin held high. The guard, Elias and 'Dev' (he was only introduced as 'Dev' so that's the only name she knows for him) waited by the fountain.
"Well?" She prompted.

Ciana nodded to Devon, urging him to speak. but first, she said, "Princess. I will make sure no harm falls upon you, or your source, but i would like for you to hear him out." She said, motioning to Devon, before taking a single step back. "And after you have given your answer to his question, i will make sure he dosen't go against your wishes."

Devon took a step forward, bowing his head, and removing his mask "I am Devon, heir of the Dark Kingdom, I have been tasked with getting a piece of each source, to fulfill the prophecy. I do not want to be the high king, I would much rather have a council, where I would just be the head. I have the ability to control any power as long as I have access to the source"

She squinted. "And…how do I know you really don't want to be High King? I'm supposed to just take your word that you'll make a council?" Her arms crossed, her eyes stared into his. She wanted to believe him, but knew that she had to keep her guard up. Being gullible would not do her any favors.

Devon nodded, "I understand, the only reason I am here is because my father has ordered me to do so. He wants the power I have, and the position I will hold, but once I have the power and position, I will have more power than him and he cannot force me to do anything." He sighed, running his hand over his face lightly, "I have disobeyed him before, and it cost me.." he motioned at the scars.

Elias hummed, "I trust Dev, he is really a sweet person, he doesn't like harming others."

Ginger visibly deliberated. She found herself believing Dev, but still had some small doubts. "So you can wield any other kingdom's Source? How is that possible?"

"He's agreed not to get the source without the permission of the heir attuned to it." Ciana spoke up. "I'll be going with him to make sure of this."

"The dark kingdom have no powers … but one.. only one of them has a power and it's the power to wield other sources" Devon explained. "There was a prophecy about it many years ago"

She nodded her understanding. "Okay. Suppose I believe you. You need a piece of the Fire Source, then all the other Sources, then you go on and rule the world?"

Devon shook his head, "No, I would go to the annual meeting, show who I am, and then I would make a council of the current heirs. And we would rule together, rather than just meeting once a year."

"So…You get a piece from everyone, then all the heirs take over together." She was warming to the idea. "Me and Elias would be on the council?"

"yes, you, Elias, and all the other heirs that agree to be on the council, If an heir would rather their sibling take their place so they can focus on their kingdom, that would also be fine" Devon nodded, putting his mask back on his face.

"I would be as well. the way our parents are running things is working for now, but the world is changing, and it needs the change. Together, we can improve the kingdoms. Open more trade routes, increase travel, and other things." Ciana said, lowering their illusion. "Ciana of the Light Kingdom."

Ginger took a step back, struck by sudden vertigo as Ciana dropped her illusion. "O..kay." She grinned a little. "You make a very good guard. Had me fooled pretty good."
She turned back to Devon. "I will give you a piece of my kingdom's Source." she lifted a finger "If I can come with you while you collect pieces from the other kingdoms."

"Thanks, your majesty." Ciana said, smiling slightly. She put the illusion back up, not wanting to be caught by anyone else.

Devon nodded, "you are welcome to join me. our next stop is the ice kingdom, which, according to Elias, should be no problem"