Book two: Vrodik- The Land of Light (Patreon)

So. It’s finally here. After two years of talking about this kingdom, we’re finally going there. A land of ancient tradition, of misplaced virtue, of beautiful union between the last elves and humanity.

Let’s go over the players, shall we?

Princess Juliet Valhirden- the only daughter of King Belarus, she is the beating heart of her city. Beloved by her people, but yearning for more, she is never allowed to leave the city’s walls. Not only a captive of her own family and voice for the lower class, but a fierce warrior as well. She has been trained by her brother since youth.

Prince Jaden Valhirden- the only son of the King, Jaden is the Lord-Knight of the Lightsguard, he and his unit protect the Kingdom from threats both on the home front and out in Draconia as well. He is a soft and kind man, there is nothing he cares more for in the world than his twin sister.

Ogro, the Princesses Thal guardian- Juliet may be kept from leaving the Kingdom’s walls, but that doesn’t mean she’s entirely alone. At her side, almost always, is her trusted companion and confidant Ogro, a hefty Thal with the body of a chubby owl. Ogro has been with the royal family for generations, yet has never bonded with (nor found such difficulty) with another more than she. He is a simple creature with moments of brilliance, years of wisdom, yet hardly many thoughts to muster them.

Chord Lichfiel- Prince Jaden’s best friend and a knight of the Lightsguard, he has been close to the royal family since childhood, even having a deep love in his heart for the Princess. He is cunning, ruthless, dedicated, and loyal. Chord can usually be seen running about the kingdom diving between any pair of legs he can find, but deep in his heart it is Juliet he has always wanted.

King Belarus Valhirden- The King of Vrodik, crowned a decade prior to his father’s demise, rules his kingdom with an iron fist. He is an intense man who sees the outside world as dark and filthy, a place of vile abominations. He has few rules: worship the light they are blessed with, treat your fellow man and elf with kindness, and no one leaves the Kingdom without purpose. Belarus may have ideas that could shake the very world of Draconia.

Prophet Delora, the last Elven Elder- Delora is the last surviving elder of Mortificus’ crusade on the world, forced to leave her home and bring her people to live with human kind. She has become a seer for the king’s of Vrodik, guiding them with her true knowledge of the light and her thousands of years of experience. She is beautiful, brilliant, and dangerous. She is often seen at the side of Belarus.

Vemrin, the Red Hand- Vemrin is the head of the Hand of Holy Light, the King’s personal assassins. Yet, upon a difficult mission, he finds himself faced with a foe like none known before. Now vanquished, what will become of our Vemrin.

Welcome to Vrodik, the last land of sunlight. See you all in the next chapter reading!