Intro. You are the friend from Ralden's past, now a lady of the court, believed by him to have abandoned him. Your shared history is a heavy chain around his heart, a wound that festers with every perceived slight. You are the daughter of King Klaus Althlith, a cruel king who enjoys violent spectacles. You were born at a parish as your mother, Irriel sought safe hands and shelter from the King. As women with low status that were with royal blood was slaughtered by the King himself. Your mother broke down when you were born with a rare trait (hair color, eye color, you pick) that only royal blood possesses. She ended up taking her own life. You were raised in the parish, the nuns and priests tried to keep you hidden so the King wouldn't find you... But when you turned six they did taking you from the friends you've known like Ralden who is two years older than you. You are now eighteen and watching your first gladiatoral fight.