Listen to the song "The Kingdom Dance" from Tangled. I think the song fits in the first few paragraphs of this chapter.
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Etherea, the realm of the Celestial Stars, is also referred to as the kingdom situated beyond the Great Eastern Sea.
Stella-Maris, the Princess of Etherea, is the only child of King Solar and Queen Selene.
The Ethereans affectionately know her as the Star Princess of the Sea.
Her ethereal ancestral abode has consistently provided her with comfort. This realm is infused with the blessings of the magic that courses through Etherea.
Under the reign of her father, King Solar, Etherea thrived in a state of joy. The faces of its inhabitants were perpetually adorned with smiles. They were immensely thankful for their way of life, as their resources were abundant.
While other kingdoms may perceive this concealed realm as a paradise, it is indeed a place filled with wondrous creatures and enriched with the most exquisite crops and fruits.
A land of enchantment, divinely favored by the heavens, and truly blessed by the Great Aslan himself.
Although she was a princess, ruling her kingdom alongside her parents and cherished by her subjects, Stella-Maris yearned for adventure. There was an emptiness within her heart that she could not ignore.
Deep down, she harbored a desire to explore the lands beyond the Eastern Sea.
As a child, Stella-Maris delighted in immersing herself in tales of distant realms. She was captivated by the stories of the adventures and histories of various kingdoms that lay beyond the Great Eastern Sea, from the arid deserts of the Empire of Calormen to the rugged mountains of Archenland and the eastern territories of Narnia.
However, it could be said that the Star Princess possessed a rather unconventional imagination. A voracious reader, she sought to fill her mind with knowledge in an attempt to satisfy the longing in her heart.
As she grew older, she often felt envious of those fortunate enough to journey beyond the protective barrier that surrounded her kingdom and its people, a privilege she had never been granted by her parents.
This only enhances her passion for exploration.
Etherea is a vast island. The kingdom is so expansive that it offers her countless opportunities to engage in activities she loves. She has only had the chance to explore the cities and the surrounding countryside, for which she is truly grateful.
In her view, traversing the kingdom is far more fulfilling than being confined within the palace walls.
Throughout her two decades of life, she has encountered nearly every Etherean in various corners of her realm. After all, as the Princess of Etherea, it is her duty to serve her people, with the support and guidance of her parents.
