Crown Games

Prologue

The king of the isles of Nizina ordered his 40 mistresses to the throne room.

The 40 mistresses were women of fair, flawless, and gorgeous skin and hair, who were only brought to the palace to entertain the king.

" My king, you asked for our presence? " Julia, a petite, ginger and the most outspoken of the mistresses inquired.

The king did not smile or give a nod of recognition, instead, he merely blinked and then said, " Indeed, for I have something important to announce, my dear "

The mistresses waited patiently and in anticipation of whatever announcement the king was about to spill. After a few moments of tense silence, the king sighed and spoke, " My wife is pregnant with my last born, therefore I shall stop seeing all of you until my wife lays or potentially forever" his tone was firm and neutral.

The women gasped and their glowy, flawless faces went pale with dread. They knew exactly what the king meant by potentially forever. Some of the women couldn't even contain their sorrows and began sobbing out loud while holding each other. The king was watching the scene with a careless, bored and unbothered expression.  It wasn't his first time telling his mistresses openly, even if indirectly, that they'll have no tomorrow.

"Guards, take them out" He ordered stoically.

On command, the guards marched towards the crying, terrified women and roughly dragged them out of the throne room.

***

" Shh...Don't cry, child " The midwife rocked the newborn back and forth in an attempt to soothe him while his mother rested on the bed.

" What a delight, a boy, isn't it?" The king commented as he observed the midwife's action.

" Verily, Your Majesty. A flawless, healthy, royal boy!" The midwife declared with a smile, still rocking the newborn.

The Queen was still asleep, after all, her birth hadn't been easy. 18 hours of pure agony and in the end the baby finally arrived.

" He shall be named filial " The king announced with a hint of pride.

Filial.

The youngest prince out of 6 was born.

16 years later.

Filial, the youngest prince out of 6, grew to be a meek, dreamy, and charming young man that everybody on the isles of Nizina adored except obviously the ones who despised the royal family and their absolute monarchical system.

Meanwhile, the high king grew old and sickly yet still rooted to the throne. However, that didn't stop many from secretly wishing a new ruler would rule instead of him. And they had 6 potential kings or Queens:

Prince Krylo, the firstborn. strategic, charming, and confident. Known for swinging between lovers and his adoration for liquor and authority. Certainly, the one who enjoys the royal life the most.

Prince Tesvan, the second born. Pacifist, passionate, and quiet. The least prominent figure of the royal family. Most commoners like him for his humbleness and kindness, but the ministers don't as they see him as naive for his lack of interest regarding politics and the court.

Princess Kinzhal, the third born. Fearless, angry and cold. The most involved with the politics and the court. Finds authority and power pleasing and likes giving orders even if they are ridiculous. The most disliked member of the royal family by the commoners for her aggressiveness and cruelty.