The Red Moon Chronicles Book 1: The Crown Of Xenthos

Destiny

The first 3 months of Keenio's reign, was spent rebuilding the city with his subjects. Even as king, Keenio was hands on with building Xenthos once more. Through the combined efforts, Xenthos was rebuilt, it was like the great battle between Keenio and Lemos never took place. However it still haunted everyone's minds, especially Keenio's.

On the day the Palace was finished, Keenio had his coronation.

Xenthos was decorated in colorful ribbons, festival stalls, and lanterns, the large wide center road was lined with stalls, carnival games, and boundless foods. The sky was clear and lovely, bringing light into the decaying world. The atmosphere was full of kindness, and happiness. The entire city was a metropolis, crowds form all over the world arrived for Keenio's coronation, and directly infront of the newly rebuilt Palace was a large platform with a podium, and a staircase leading up, where Keenio, Veronica, Zalpa, Theseus, and Akida were standing.

Zalpa was wearing fine purple and black robes, hiding a new beautifully carved staff with a large stone on it. Akida and Theseus dressed in matching noblemen cloths, Akida's was a low cut, silk dress, and Theseus wore black cloth pants with black leather boots, and a fine tunic both were green and blue, and had the Crest of Nyphius proudly on their back, the outlining of the outfits seemed to be Egyptian markings, dedicated to Ra, no doubt a compromise by Theseus. Veronica wore a fabulous dress for a princess, it was frilly and beautiful, made from silk and fabric, they were blue with golden outlines, and on her shoulder she wore a cloak that had Athena's owl stitches into it. Keenio was wearing a thin chainmail shirt that covered his arms and torso, it was black and made from a special leather. He was also wearing his pants and leather boots.

It took place on a podium infront of the newly rebuilt Palace. Everyone attended, except Elizabeth. All the branches sent their masters. Keenio greeted them warmly, and Zalpa, Theseus, Akida, and Veronica were on the podium with him.

The citizens were in a roar of excitement. Until Keenio held up his hand, then they fell silent as the grave.

"Citizens of Xenthos!" He addresses the people loudly and clearly, "Thank you!! With our combined efforts not only have we rebuilt the entire city!" He continued in an energetic tone, "we also managed to not only pay for our mich needed repairs, but also we have already made back twice that amount!"

He looked over the hushed crowd, who began a loud proud uproar. Then Keenio waved his hand again, silencing them

"Now, as is customary with our traditions, I must address the downfall of our late king Lemos..." The words began to choke him, "..as you all know, he fell by my hand, after branding me an outlaw... I must tell you, that he fought admirably to the end, and that he was indeed a mighty opponent, and a good king..."

The crowd remain silent as Keenio continued to address them.

"Lemos my have been my enemy, and I know, that even know some of you do love him. I am okay with that. Under his rule, the Xentidos did indeed regain a large following, through seeing currant records, it is obvious to me, that he truly did have the best interest of the Xentidos at heart... And so, I formally say this... In his passing, he truly was a good king, and upon his memory, the memories I grew up learning... Lemos will be Elevated to X rank, and him and all of his followers, will be never be hunted, or disgraced. They will not be Banished from our humble order... And I am here by giving them full pardon of their ill transgressions against me, with no punishment. "

The crowd looked somewhat surprised, Keenio didn't seem to want to punish Lemos's remaining followers, but Theseus knew the true reason. Keenio wanted those men and women to live with the guilt of going against Keenio, and to be thankful for his mercy upon them, while also living wit the fact that Keenio was now more powerful than their beloved Lemos.