In a castle veiled by the mists of Scotland, a Queens reign shimmers like a tempest's eye-a beacon of strength amidst the encroaching darkness.
Beside her, Caius, the enigmatic king consort, wields his loyalty like a blade, his heart a fortress aga...
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By the sword, you did your work, and by the sword, you die. yet, by the law of bloodshed, I hereby sentence you to pay for it in kind. But I am not ashamed to say a thing that womenfolk have known, because it springs from manly hearts: for men and women both know that without women, without children, no house is happy. — Agamemnon
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The death and execution of Aro Volturi had sent the coven into an unrepareable disarray. He had his supporters this was a fact, and while the new queen had her own allies, the ones still loyal to Aro presented continuous issues.
See, they did not believe that she should bear the crown, sit the throne and rule. Whether that was because of her gender, or the fact that she had slaughtered a king in front of his people, the issue remained that she was not entirely liked or welcomed.
It should have deterred her, put her off from crowning herself.
But it did not.
It had taken less than three months for the queen to establish a fortress in which she resided. Perched on a rugged island just off the coast of Scotland, the imposing black castle-like fortress stood as a testament to her power, a fortress born from the melding of rock and the mystical strength of Azara, the queen's dragon. The island itself was surrounded by tumultuous Atlantic ocean waters, with waves crashing against the jagged cliffs, it created a natural moat that added to its formidable defences. Towers of dark, volcanic stone rose defiantly against the backdrop of the azure sea, their surfaces rippled and hardened by the fiery breath of azara. Rough battlements adorned the upper reaches, offering strategic vantage points that overlooked both the land and sea, ensuring the castle's defensibility in times of need. Gargoyles and intricate stone carvings, reminiscent of dragons and other mythical creatures adorned the exterior walls, depicting the queen's affinity with the histories and her bond with azara.
Still, the queen's reign marked a departure from the secrecy and isolationism of Aros era. In truth she advocated for a greater transparency and engagement with humans, believing in the importance of coexistence and mutual understanding. This shift was reflected in policies that promoted diplomacy over intimidation and sought to mitigate conflicts through dialogue rather than force for she had a dragon.
