• ONC 2020 Entry •
Elijah hates being king. He would rather run around the streets playing with friends.
Noah hates being a peasant and wants to experience adventure.
Maria would give anything to walk in either of their shoes for at least one day.
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The kingdom, Kolombia, is attacked by a strange creature, set up to fake the young king's death. The royal family's right hand man, Ezra, a secret sorcerer, takes the title as king, the first step of his plan to take over the country. However, Noah's wandering habits leads him straight to the hidden king and together, they set out to the Cloud Empire in hope to save their kingdom and Albania. When they reach Cloud Empire, they find the only believed magic left in Albania has been stolen, setting the boys on an adventure to collect the ingredients to create the one potion that can fight off the sorcerer.
Along their adventure, they meet a witch named Maria, and the three learn important lessons.
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