|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 1:25:18 GMT
Zander having taken out the Harean Royal family invited other Kingdoms to his coronation as he didn't want them to believe he was a tyrant though the ceremony invitations were a bit short notice as he had the previous chancellor retain their position as advisor on the pretext that they would remain uncorrupt and not fill their pockets with the coffer's money. Zander had dealt with enough corruption from the royal family and had cleansed the kingdom of the nobles who followed the same mindset as the royal family of Harean. Zander knowing he had to show that he was benevolent hosted the coronation ceremony as way of alleviating any worries the other kingdoms may have towards him since he had taken down a tyranical royal family in such a brutal way.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 1:35:33 GMT
The journey from her home had been long, an arduous journey to lands much warmer than what she was accustomed to in the springs months. But the flowers and the sounds of nature, all the different fruits and the trees full of leaves and not pine needles were sights she found herself dawn to. Mayhaps the king would be kind with her? Allow her to garden? She could only hope, the young woman feeling more nervous as the carriage approached the vast city and then the castle. It seemed like such a bustling place, the young woman calm as one of her guards handed a set of letters to one of the castle guards, exchanges between the two kings, sealed and stamped with symbols only the kings could use. A betrothal a king that no longer lived, information she and her kingdom was unaware of. They guard, not wanting to cause too much of a scene, took the notes to the grand hall, presenting them to Zander. “The princess of Fjorkirkja has arrived, as per previous correspondences between her father and the deceased, she is waiting ion the front with her carriage and personal guard. I stalled them a moment so that this could be presented to you privately and to ask how you would like to resolve the situation, you’re highness.” The guard was calm, knowing this was a diplomatic affair.
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 1:47:43 GMT
"See them in, they can attend the coronation ceremony and then we can discuss the matter at hand once the festivities have died down. Inform them that the former king and royal family are no more so she won't be marrying to a corrupt royal family." Zander stated as he looked at the guard who he had served with at one point when they went out to battle in regards to an order from the former king. Now Zander being the king who usurped the royal family and executed them in public sat upon the throne dressed in attire befitting the royal coronation ceremony as the ceremony would commence once everyone had arrived.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 9:05:34 GMT
“As you wish, sire.” The guard saluted before leaving, the atmosphere around the castle more relaxed and less tense. No one had to fear as they did with their previous king. It was as if the weight they carried of fear and anxiety had bee lifted from them, the castle more lively than it had been. Though the guard was careful in relaying the news. The princess had remained in the carriage, a thick cloak shielding her from the brilliant sun as she was finally assisted out, one of her guard taking a small chest from the back. The news she would not have to marry some tyrant was freeing, in a way, though she knew her father would want to make diplomatic ties, even if he is unable to make it. She left home before the blizzard season, and knew travel would be near impossible.
“I would like to at least meet with the new king, if it is possible.” She was speaking with the castle guard, more of her guard taking her luggage down as servants came to assist. It was still so warm, and she could feel the warmth of the sun through the cloak, but she only pulled it from her head once they were inside, the castle guard leading them to the throne room.
“Sire, Princess Rea, of Fjorkirkja.” The guard introduced her when she came in, the princess still dressed simply from her travels, her guard in lighter clothing, the uniform a light gray with pale blue accents. The guard was still carrying the chest, though was much more calmer about this turn of events. They did not have to hand over the princess to some monster.
“I want to thank you, for allowing myself and my guard to stay for the coronation, and circumstances being as they are, would like to offer a small gift, my kingdom is not the most hospitable in terms of weather or land, so I am afraid any invitation to my father may not make it through the blizzards.” She was calm with her words, almost more expressive than she had been during the journey. Rea had come to terms with her fate, but now it seemed as if that had changed.
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 9:29:55 GMT
"Hello Princess Rea, I was not aware that you were to come. Had I known I would have sent word to your kingdom of Fjorkirkja that the previous royal line has been eradicated." Zander stated as he looked at Rea remaining calm as he looked at her guard whom seemed to be holding a chest. "Yours is a kingdom shrouded in what would seem an eternal winter would it not? I could only imagine how harsh the weather is there. Must be difficult to deal with and to feed your people, only possible way would be for greenhouses correct?" Zander asked sitting upon the throne as his hair was platinum white along with his long luscious eyelashes looking as if they were frost covered since they were so full and white which only made his deep baby blue eyes seem to pop even more. To say he was handsome would be an understatement, but at the same time his gaze was sharp making him a bit intimidating to approach. "You are more than welcome to stay here in the castle for a while. Once the coronation ceremony is over and the festivities have died down then we can discuss diplomatic matters in private.. What gift have you brought precisely?" Zander asked curious to know what they had as he assumed it had been brought for the previous ruler who he had cut down with his own blade.
Sitting in his throne he told his guard to show her guard to a room Rea could use so that they could put her belongings in the room in order to make it more comfortable so they would not have to hold her belongings for too long. There were rumors floating around about Zander being cold blooded and cruel among the other kingdoms but not among his own kingdom as he was a breath of fresh air to the kingdom of Harean since he stopped all the corruption of the royal family and the nobles who supported the royal family. Now it was only left with a number of lower ranked nobles and one duke family that followed him and supported his endeavors to better the kingdom of Harean though he had yet to implement any of his own policies just yet since he was being prepared for his coronation to officially ascend to the throne as ruler of Harean.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 9:50:29 GMT
“There are plants acclimated to the nature of my kingdom, but the mages are quite skilled with the greenhouse they’ve enchanted.” She smiles gently, her focus on him. “Even so, couriers would have a difficult time, and it would be unwise to risk someone’s like with a task such as relaying a message. However, there may be a way to communicate with my father, our mages develop a communication method and if the blizzards are not too bad, it may possibly work.” Though her attention was quickly brought back to the gift, which seemed like one better suited for him than some tyrant.
“A gift from our mines, mythril ore and gems.” She smiled softly, her guard offering the chest to one of his own guard to take. “I thank you, for your hospitality.” She was soon led to her room, glad to be in a bed and able to rest. Though she had to draw the curtains to shield herself from the sun. She wasn’t adverse to it, but it hurt her eyes more than she wanted to admit.
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 10:10:50 GMT
"Seems like they'll be of good use, We can sell off the gems to feed the people, as for the mythril ore have it melted down and turned into equipment that the knights can use in protecting the people and the kingdom from outside forces." Zander said to his knight who served under him before he had even taking over the kingdom as he sat on the throne speaking to him once Rea and her guard was gone so that she could go and rest after her long journey to reach the Kingdom of Harean. The first thing he would do after taking over would be to rename the Kingdom and erase the royal family's records from the Kingdom's history books so that they would not need to remember such a corrupt and heinous family.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 13:21:55 GMT
Rea was able to get comfortable after finally settling in, resting as peacefully as possible. The castle and kingdom were new to her, places she was curious about, and after only a few hours she was awake, leaving the room. The dress she wore was a simple green, the fabric possibly a bit too thick for warmer climates. The sun outside was still bright, and she wondered how people dealt with the sun for so many hours. Even so, she found herself wandering outside to the garden, her cloak and hood pulled over her head.
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 20:27:50 GMT
Zander having greeted his guests had time to himself and so he headed outside to the garden not expecting to find Rea as he had a few more hours before the coronation ceremony commenced since most of those who would be attending had arrived while Rea was resting while other's who couldn't attend sent letters informing that they would not be able to arrive on time. As such Zander finding Rea walked up to her and cleared her throat. "Evening Princess Rea, how did you rest? I know it must have been a long and arduous journey to get here seeing as you had to leave in advance before I even took over the throne." Zander said as he looked at Rea calmly and stood there with what seemed like a stern look on his face though it was just the natural way his face expressed.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 20:40:05 GMT
“Oh, good evening.” She was surprised, bowing politely as she stood near a tree. Rea was surprised it could be considered evening, with how much sun was still in the sky. Were days normally so long in these warmer lands? “I rested well enough.” She said, not really sure how to respond, not needing to be reminded of the trip, though it had not been arduous. The journey during the last two weeks had been fairly nice, and seeing new sights had been interesting. Rea had promised to enjoy the trip, more so to herself, had wanted to not let a horrible fate to weaken her mind. Finding out it was no longer her fate had been freeing. “And how has your afternoon been?” Why did he always look so serious?
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 20:49:48 GMT
"It's been uneventful and peaceful so far. Once it gets a bit later it'll cool off and get darker out. So what will you do now that you no longer have to marry the previous ruler?" Zander asked as he looked at Rea and stood beside her seeming at peace as he clasped his hands together in front of him and relaxed curious to know what she planned to do after the coronation. Sure they wanted to establish some sort of connection, but aside from that the previous agreement was now voided since Zander had wiped out the royal family of Harean and taken control to look after the people who seemed much more relaxed and at peace now that he was going to be the ruler.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 21:06:57 GMT
“That is nice.” Rea was aware she was not sure how to proceed with the conversation, finding it hard to read him. “I will have to reach out to my father, I am hopeful arcane communications will work, however I am not sure what stage the blizzards are in currently. There is a period of time where they are worse, and it changes on occasion.” She explained, keeping her hood over her head. “I am sure you have more important matters than having to entertain strangers.”
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 9, 2024 21:17:36 GMT
"Right now my whole job is entertaining my visitors.. Once I've been officially coronated then I'll be getting to work running the infrastructure of the kingdom and fixing issues that had otherwise gone untouched. If you wish you can use the drawing room to try and contact your father with your magical communication device." Zander said as he looked at Rea calmly and licked his lips getting a bit thirsty out in the heat. "Shall we go back inside? It's rather warm out this afternoon, it will cool off in about an hour or two though." Zander said as he spoke with Rea being polite with her as his actions seemed odd for his sharp and intimidating appearance.
|
|
|
Post by mehrunesslaygon on Jul 9, 2024 21:39:54 GMT
“Dievice? I have never heard that word before.” She was confused, unsure how an enchanted crystal was a device, yet she was sure there were phrases foreign to her that those of warmer kingdoms were accustomed to. “It is warm, but not uncomfortable.” Even so, being outside with that hood up constantly wasn’t the most comfortable thing. “I do not have the item with me, it is still in my belongings, as such, it seems easier to try there as opposed to moving to another room.”
|
|
|
Post by ZiekwaltZier on Jul 10, 2024 21:27:27 GMT
"Alright, then lets move to your room so that you can use your magic crystal." Zander said as he looked at Rea calmly and looked into her eyes standing in the garden with her calm and quiet as he stretched and sighed feeling at peace. After deciding on their next course of action, Zander sarted to walk to the room she would be using so that they could go use her magic crystal in order for her to contact her father.
|
|