A long time ago, in a far-off kingdom, a just and wise king ruled. His reign was marked by prosperity and peace, filling each day with vibrant colors.
One day, a curse fell upon the kingdom, leading it to ruin. The plants stopped bearing fruit and withered away, the animals went mad and threw themselves into the ocean.
Evil took the form of a lamia, who, though calm, was filled with hatred, and appeared before the king.
"Your family owes me something," her voice echoed throughout the castle. "A thousand years have passed, and you still haven't paid for what I did for you."
"We owe you nothing!" the king shouted desperately. "Guards! Bring the elves, quickly!"
The lamia was beginning to lose patience. "Listen carefully, mere human! The more you try to avoid me, the higher the price you'll pay! This kingdom belongs to me, so give me what I'm owed!"
The elves arrived quickly and used their magic to corner the creature. "We owe you nothing! Leave now!"
The elves used their magic to deliver fatal blows, leaving the beast nearly unconscious. "I curse you, Harold Houttens Palovsta!" her voice was ragged. "With your hatred of monsters, your lineage will be bound to them, and you won't be able to do anything about it! Your worst nightmare will come true!"
"Kill her!"
The magic worked, and the demon was sealed inside a silver hand mirror. This mirror was hidden deep within the castle, protected by enchantments and surrounded by mysteries, where no one could find it.
Centuries later, the curse was activated in the last descendant of King Harold. Princess Maelis, a brave and kind young woman, discovered the ancient mirror.
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