The Necklace

Prologue

The necklace, a delicate golden chain adorned with a radiant crystal pendant, is said to hold the essence of goodness within its core. Legend had it that only those with a heart full of kindness, compassion, and truth could wear it without succumbing to the darkness that lurked within its ancient magic. Those who dared to don it with ill intent would be met with a terrible fate, their souls slowly devoured by the very evil they sought to wield.

The necklace had been lost for centuries, believed that it was hidden away by the last Sorceri, during his final days in the mortal realm to protect its power from falling into the wrong hands. But whispers of its existence persisted, drawing in treasure hunters and dark sorcerers alike.

In the majestic kingdom of Everia, where the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, Eira struggled to find her place. As an apprentice healer, she was determined to make her late mother proud, but the grief of her loss still lingered. Living with her wise and aged grandfather, Thorne, Eira learned the ancient ways of healing, hoping to one day serve the royal family, the legacy her family held.

At least, that's what she thought her destiny to be.

While on duty in the castle, Eira overheard Queen Mother Lirien telling tales to the children of the castle's school. The story was one Eira had heard before, but something about it resonated deep within her. The tale spoke of a mystical necklace, hidden away for centuries, with the power to heal even the most grievous wounds and to perform great wonders beyond the limits of human magic. The queen's words were laced with a hint of longing, and Eira sensed that there was more to the story than mere fantasy.

Intrigued, Eira began to investigate the legend, scouring ancient texts and seeking out whispers of the necklace's existence. She couldn't shake the feeling that the story was more than just a folktale and that the necklace held the key to unlocking her destiny. She stumbled upon a cryptic book that supposedly told tales about the necklace and showed maps that led to its resting place.

As Eira delved deeper into the cryptic book, she discovered that the maps were a series of riddles, leading her on a treasure hunt within the castle walls. The riddles spoke of ancient rituals, forgotten passages, and hidden chambers. With each solved riddle, Eira felt an eerie sense of being guided by an unseen force.

The more she swam deeper, the more the urgency of destiny, and strong feelings of hidden secrets to be unearthed barraged her heart and mind.

What secrets would she uncover about her true destiny?

And if she finds them, would she be able to live with them?

Royal Characters.

King - Ryker Everian (a just, fair monarch)

Queen - Lirien Everian (a beautiful kind-hearted queen)

Firstborn - Liam Everian (responsible and wise)

Second-born - Calantha Everian (a beautiful, just princess)

Third-born; twins -
Arden Everian (learned and a tactician)
Bryce Everian (a bold and adventurous one)

Fourth-born - Tristan Everian (charming and mischievous)