Kingdom Crumbling

my world 🪐

Every day was an adventure. All the time, in some part of the city, there was a party or a carnival going on. I loved it. It was my whole world. The beautiful streets were were lined with little shops and markets, which sold little trinkets and crystals. My favourite shop was run by my oldest friend, Zendu. He was as old and as wise as all the stars in the sky, and he always gave me good advice. He sold little bracelets and anklets, and they were lovely. And cheap...
My town was the best place on earth, and I loved it dearly. The name of this town was Hiraeth. The word means to have a sense of homesickness for a home you can't return to, or that never was. My father named it that. I dont know why, it doesnt really make much sense, but he loved that word so its fine. I am Zehra, the princess. I have lived in Hiraeth since my mother died, when I was a baby. Sometimes I miss her, but I didnt know her, so there is no point missing her. But my father has been grieving the entire time since she died. It has been 16 years. Im now 17. He may have created the world Hiraeth for my mother, but I never did find out.  It was just me, my dad, and our beautiful world. But one day, all of that changed.....