the kingdom of xanafall. used to be one of the most diverse kingdoms with so many different creatures in it’s lands. The kingdom was home to an ancient race called mystics. mystics; were a species of magic users who often protected other species from being detected by humans
The city was a shining beacon that held the promise of safety in its glory days. The walls of the inner city were a brilliant gray white stone carving depicting the unity of the species and specific events in time such as alliances. I’ve heard so many stories about the glory of xanafall but now the once bustling city felt hollow. devoid of the laughter and joy that once ringed through the kingdom. the streets a sad affair. gone was the species that used to inhabit the city. having been driven off long ago and the kingdom sealed from the world. the palace that must've once been an inviting place. but, it was now something that sparked fear in everyone's hearts. The palace may look beautiful in appearance with its stone arches. the tower and spire. all made in magnificent white stone. it wasn’t the palace that struck fear into the peoples hearts. it was the one who inhabited it.
over 1000 years have passed since Queen Amalia reached the throne upon the former Queen and king’s stepping down. It wasn’t noticed right away but slowly more and more laws were put in place regarding magic and soon the decree came that anyone who wasn’t mystic would not be allowed in the kingdom. Almost overnight, the ties were cut with all other kingdoms and races. no one was allowed in or out of xanafall. The portals that people used to get around were strictly monitored. no one knows when it began but mystic, some thousands of years old started going missing. At first others thought that they were just being recluses. but then children started being taken.
The people started noticing a pattern. all the missing individuals had the same magic types. all of the spirit and the dark affinity mystics were being taken. rumors began to take flight that the queen viewed these beings as abominations, that no one should have the power over life or death. It wasn't a month or two after the disappearances started that the queen made a statement that anyone with the affinity for spirit or dark would be put to death, because they were a magical threat and nobody should have that power.
At first everyone was horrified, people that they have known for hundreds if not thousands of years were suddenly being captured, thrown in prison, and put to death. There were riots that were quickly squashed by the queen's army. Those who weren’t subdued by the guards were made as an example to everyone. anyone disobeying the queen's orders was put to death alongside the spirit and dark users.
this story begins many years after these events. The people now live in fear of the queen and her wrath and those that find out if a child has those affinities are required to alert the royal guard or be punished. The young are forbidden to be taught about the spirit and dark affinities
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The Legend of Emmaline
FantasyEmmaline, a firy red haired mystic teen has been through a tough life. from having to run from the only realm she ever knew to avoid being tortured by her own mother for being different. she ends up in the human world where she is adopted by a huma...
