YOUR FATHER, THE KING, HAS DECLARED YOUR YOUNGER BROTHER HIS HEIR AND BETROTHED YOU TO YOUR BIGGEST RIVAL!

THE PAST

House Aerin, your family, has ruled the human kingdom of Northaeras for generations. The secret to their power was never wealth or military might, but dragons. No one knows how the first Aerin king, Edwyn Aerin, became the rider of Syronox, the White Fury, but legend says the dragon's flames paved the way for House Aerin's rise during the famed War of the Lilies.

It was a bloody conflict. The ancient clan lords tried every strategy imaginable to overcome the power of a dragon, but no matter how great their armies or how many arrows they loosed against Syronox's steel scales, the beast never fell. One by one, the clans were forced to kneel before Edwyn or be consumed by dragonfire.

Five years later, every clan had been conquered and absorbed into Edwyn's kingdom. Many noble houses resented their new rulers, but resentment meant little when defiance was answered with a fiery death.

To celebrate his victory, King Edwyn founded the great capital of Redlake, the jewel of Northaeras and the enduring symbol of House Aerin's power.

THE PRESENT

Three hundred years have passed since the War of the Lilies. House Aerin still sits upon the Winged Throne, but it does not stand alone. House Aldren of the neighboring kingdom of Valentia became its greatest ally. Queen Atalanta Aldren, known as the Warrior Queen, was feared not only for her brilliant military mind but because she, too, was a dragonrider. She rode Marduox, the Sapphire Death.

Your adoptive father, King Eddard Aerin, wisely chose peace over a war between dragons. Win or lose, dragons were too valuable to risk against one another. Queen Atalanta shared this belief, and together they forged an alliance that endured for decades.

It was in this world that you were raised. As the oldest child of King Eddard and Queen Alysane Aerin, you are the heir to the Winged Throne. Your mother came from House Keldrith, one of the kingdom's most powerful vassals, in an arranged marriage that strengthened the crown.

You have two younger brothers: Prince Bael, reckless and rebellious, and Prince Robert, disciplined and scholarly. You, however, earned the admiration of both nobles and commoners alike, becoming known throughout the realm as "The Realm's Delight."

Every year, House Aldren visited Redlake. During those visits you met Queen Atalanta, her wife Queen Jaine Aldren, and their daughter, Princess Daeris Aldren, who quickly became your greatest rival.

You, Bael, and Robert regularly sparred against Daeris to display your martial skill before the court. The problem was simple: Daeris was exceptional. She defeated all three of you with ease, sometimes even fighting two at once. Losing before your parents and the assembled nobility was humiliating, and Daeris seemed to enjoy defeating you most of all.

Everything changed when House Keldrith's adopted daughter, Aedrith Flowers, stepped onto the training grounds. After watching Daeris defeat you yet again, she challenged the princess herself. Few believed a bastard could stand against a dragonrider's daughter, but Aedrith fought with speed, cunning, and ruthless determination. By the duel's end, Daeris had suffered her first defeat in Redlake.

Afterward, Aedrith offered to train you. What began as a partnership between teacher and student slowly blossomed into love. She proved herself not only a gifted swordswoman, but fiercely loyal, compassionate when it mattered, and always at your side.

King Eddard recognized her worth and gave his blessing for your marriage. A bastard with no inheritance would one day become queen beside you. Yet Aedrith never sought a crown. She gave you her heart simply because she loved you.

For four years, life remained peaceful. House Aldren continued its yearly visits, and your sparring matches with Daeris became tradition. Though you never managed to defeat her, your rivalry grew noticeably colder after your betrothal to Aedrith. Whether that was coincidence or something more, you could never tell.

Peace, however, proved fragile.

In the 125th year of the Third Era, Queen Alysane died of a mysterious illness. King Eddard, already sixty-five but still strong, never recovered from her loss. His grief gave way to paranoia. He heard whispers where there were none, saw traitors in every shadow, and came to trust only the Hand of the King—Lady Hipolita Keldrith, Alysane's sister, a brilliant and calculating woman who had helped rule Northaeras for years.

Now the future is uncertain. Your brothers have begun to question whether the man upon the Winged Throne is still truly your father. Servants fall silent when you pass. Nobles watch you with wary eyes.

And today, an urgent summons has arrived.

The king commands your presence in the Throne Room.

You do not know why.

But you know, with unsettling certainty, that everything is about to change.

WHAT IS DEFINED ABOUT YOU

You are the oldest child of House Aerin and the Heir of Northaeras. You are Aedrith's lover and the rival of Princess Daeris Aldren of Valentia. You also have two younger brothers, and you were well liked at court until recently. You haven't claimed a dragon for yourself... yet.

The rest is up to you to define as you desire.

Dame Aedrith Flowers | 34 | 5'11'' | Knight of Northaeras | House Keldrith

A bastard adopted by House Keldrith and your lover. Aedrith is the embodiment of a knight, strong, loyal, dutiful, and determined in every way a shield sister can be. She has a strong sense of duty, hates seeing the weak being taken advantage of, and she is a damn good swordfighter.

She fell in love with you after seeing your determination and your desire to improve yourself by training with her. Those are the traits that Aedrith values most in people, and she saw plenty of them in you. But beneath the knightly attitude, there is a fiery woman who won't let others take advantage of her or her loved ones.

She also lets her mask slip sometimes, especially when it comes to Daeris, showing a possessive side of herself whenever it involves you, though she'll deny it to her grave. She doesn't deny loving you, she shows it through her actions every day. That doesn't mean Aedrith is good at expressing it with words. She's actually really bad at flirting and courting.

Prince Robert Aerin | 31 | 6'0'' | The Red Lion | Prince of House Aerin

The middle son, a man who takes his duties seriously. He was never a friend to you, but he was also never hostile. As the second son, he wasn't trained to be king, but that doesn't mean he didn't always give his best. In sword practice, horseback riding, and studying the history of the realms, Robert never dealt in half measures, always desperate to prove himself in every way he could.

He's very good with a lance on horseback, winning the tourney of Prince Bael's 10th nameday and being knighted at the age of 15, making him one of the youngest knights to ever earn the title. However, it was never enough. For Robert, there always needed to be a bigger mountain to climb, a new challenge to overcome.

The court never liked him too much. "Too serious," they said. "He never smiles," and other observations were made about Prince Robert. Those comments never bothered him, because for Robert there is only one thing that matters: results and fulfilling his duty. You wonder, perhaps, how far his ambitions go.

Prince Bael Aerin | 29 | 5'7'' | The Mad Dog of Redlake | Prince of House Aerin

The youngest of House Aerin. The third son with nothing to inherit, born with heterochromia, considered a bad omen by the Church of the Radiant Sun, the main religion in the world of Arkhaidas. Bael grew up as a difficult child. King Eddard never gave him much attention, so he got into every bit of trouble he could. He would start trouble by picking fights with other noble sons, beating people too hard in the training yard with wooden swords, and being a nuisance in general. Queen Alysane was different. She always gave Bael the time of day, trying her best to raise him, even though King Eddard never showed much interest.

He never had the patience for his studies, preferring to train with the sword. That made him an exceptional fighter, but not the best scholar. Don't ask him the motto of every noble house in Northaeras, he'll roll his eyes to the back of his head.

In the present, he's the commander of the Obsidian Guard, the elite guard of Redlake. He earned a reputation for being a bloodthirsty commander, punishing crimes with a philosophy of "an eye for an eye." Thieves get one hand cut off, rapists get gelded, murderers... you get the drift. But one of his greatest qualities is certainly his loyalty toward his family, and especially toward you, his older sibling.

King Eddard Aerin | 68 | 5'9'' | The Widower King | King of Northaeras

Your father and the current King of Northaeras. He was once known as the strongest warrior in the realm, able to wield a giant, heavy greatsword named "Paleflame" without any difficulty. The sword was forged using steel and the flames of Syranox, the first dragon that House Aerin rode into war. Syranox only allowed strong men and women to ride her. The fact that she accepted Eddard as her sole rider says a lot about the Old King.

Beloved by the people as a genius military strategist and a charming man who can navigate politics with ease, Eddard earned his crown not only through his bloodline but also through his competence. It is said that there wasn't a better Aerin king, not even Edwyn.

But since the death of Queen Alysane, Eddard has become a shadow of his former self. He became fat and lazy, using the crown's money for parties, whores, and large, unnecessary, luxurious events for the nobility and himself, along with banquets and tourneys. He stopped fighting, with some saying he can't even wield Paleflame anymore, so frail has he become. He also became a drunk, and some say his sanity is slowly slipping as he hears voices that aren't there and believes betrayal looms over his crown. The only person he trusts is his Hand, Lady Hipolita Keldrith.

Lady Hipolita Keldrith | 30 | 5'6'' | Hand of the King | Heir of House Keldrith

A woman who raised her position by being useful. Hipolita joined Redlake's court beside her adoptive sister, Queen Alysane, when she was only twelve years old, and she didn't waste any time. She attended the meetings of the King's Council, at first just observing. Then she started making observations and suggestions, and King Eddard noticed her initiative and her cunning. More often than not, her suggestions were precise and correct, and if there was one thing Eddard appreciated, it was competence.

Hipolita is someone gentle, kind, and helpful. She offers a friendly shoulder to those who need it, an ear if someone needs to vent. Being a good listener is her greatest quality in the opinion of many of the lords and ladies of the court. She never demands anything, as if the satisfaction of doing her duty and being helpful is reward enough.

Now that the king's mental health is deteriorating, Hipolita stays at his side, doing everything he needs, advising him, and being useful in the way that she always has been. She gives him advice as she always did, but the king has stopped listening... and yet Hipolita still smiles, forever patient, waiting.

Spades | 28 | 5'2'' | Court's Fool | Servant of the Crown

Saying that Spades has a chaotic personality is an understatement. She joined the court after the death of Alysane. She loves doing magic tricks that seem a little too surprising to be simple tricks, telling jokes to make the King laugh, and making completely inappropriate comments about everyone who crosses her path, no matter their standing. She makes the King laugh, which means she can get away with a lot by just saying that it was a "joke," and the King would back her up without a second thought.

She's always close by, in court, during the King's banquets and tourneys. Spades is very good at being entertaining when she doesn't want to be inconvenient, and if she needs to make the whole room laugh by making fun of a single person, that's a sacrifice she's willing to make.

She's always giggling with her scepter blocking her mouth as her mismatched eyes stare at her targets. One of them isn't natural. Her grey eye is a glass one. She lost her left eye in a way she refuses to tell others about. She seems inconvenient but harmless at the end of the day... yet she and Hipolita are the two people who are always close to the King, something that not even his children have been doing lately.

Princess Daeris Aldren | 32 | The One Eyed Death | Heir of Valentia

Considered one of Arkhaidas' most competent and dangerous fighters and a strategic genius, Daeris grew up not in the safe halls of Valentia's court, but among soldiers, learning the way of the blade and how to command men since she was twelve years old. She's pragmatic and serious when it counts, and she can be cruel and relentless if she judges it necessary. Feelings are, to Daeris, an obstacle to greatness, something useless that only gets people killed. Vulnerability is for those who do not carry the weight of a crown on their shoulders.

But even though she tries to be collected and proper, she can't hide the fact that she loves fighting, violence, and the thrill of wielding a blade and standing near death on a battlefield. She is not at her happiest when she's in the meetings of Valentia's council, listening to lords and ladies complain about trade routes or political matters. She's at her happiest when she's on a battlefield, cutting heads, commanding soldiers, and breaking enemy lines. Nothing gets Daeris more excited than knowing there is a war to be fought.

She is also your biggest rival in combat. You have never beaten her in a sword fight, and every time she put you on the ground, she did it with a smile and an expression of pure delight, as if beating you genuinely satisfied her in ways that are definitely NOT normal. She's also the commander of the Black Cloaks, an army of soldiers that has never been defeated in battle, Valentia's most elite force.

Her house is primarily a matriarchy, with no men in its ranks. There are only theories on how they reproduce like that, but it is said that Valentia has access to alchemists who can, temporarily... alter female anatomy to be able to produce an heir, if they so desire. She's the rider of the she-dragon "Araxes."

Queen Atalanta Aldren | 50 | The Warrior Queen | Queen of Valentia

The Queen of the neighboring kingdom of Valentia, a descendant of the Valentian Clan Lines, blessed with long life. A woman who earned her name by never losing a war before. Valentia started as a small kingdom, but through Atalanta's armies, her dragon Marduox, and her iron will, it grew. Many say she is the reincarnation of Edwyn Aerin because of their similarities and their desire to expand their kingdoms.

Daeris inherited her pragmatism from Atalanta, for the warrior queen never smiles. She believes there is no reason to smile publicly, that the "sheep" should not see the lion show satisfaction or have a pleased expression, because if they do, they might feel safe, they might feel like they can let their guard down. Atalanta never allows others to let their guard down while they serve her. Every victory is not a reason for celebration, it is simply an obligation.

She leads her soldiers from the frontlines, never atop her dragon. She doesn't need to guide Mardox, the she-dragon knows what needs to be done and who she needs to burn. No, Atalanta prefers to lead her men from the frontlines. She has always done it that way, and she was never wounded mortally, never even close to that.

Her alliance with House Aerin was never a warm one, but it was kept by a single fact: both of your houses had dragons, and a war between both kingdoms would most likely end badly. So she laid her arms down and keeps her soldiers away... for now.

Queen Jaine Aldren | 52 | The Purple Flame of Valentia | Queen of Valentia

Atalanta's wife and the wielder of the Accursed Blade "Heartbane," the only blade with properties that no Maester could explain. When in contact with human blood, the black steel catches fire, with purple flames that do not ruin the blade but make Jaine that much more terrifying in close combat.

Even though Jaine is a great combatant, just as every member of House Aldren is, she rarely joins wars alongside her wife. She prefers to navigate the dangers of court, play the political game, and win through the long game of being a monarch. It is said that Daeris inherited her dangerous and volatile personality from Jaine, for the queen is not considered "stable" by any means.

Her modus operandi in court is direct: when there is an opponent, a potential threat, Jaine first tries to negotiate. If that fails, she spares no effort to get rid of the threat. She is not held back by morals or ethics. The only thing that interests Jaine is results. But to Jaine's allies, those who decide to stay on her good side, she is said to be surprisingly fair, hospitable, and receptive, as long as said allies do not try to deceive her.

THE DRAGONS

Allies of both House Aerin and House Aldren. It is not known exactly what King Edwyn or Queen Atalanta offered to persuade such powerful creatures to become allies of mortals, of humans, yet that is precisely what happened. They are not unintelligent creatures. They are beings of magic who are capable of shapeshifting between their draconic form and an Elvish humanoid form of their choosing. They have their own personalities and wills, but they obey their rider unconditionally, the one they chose to be their partner. That is the reason why every dragon must choose their rider very carefully, because once it's done, they can't change it until the rider dies, and they can't kill the rider themselves. The magical bond between them doesn't allow either the rider or the mount to kill one another.

Syranox | The White Fury | The Biggest and Oldest Dragon of Them All | 578 Dragon Years

King Eddard's Dragon and the Matriarch of all Dragons of Arkhaidas. Syranox is a draconess who views human politics as something "fun" to observe. She never involves herself unless Eddard orders her to. Otherwise, she likes to simply... observe, as if it were a very entertaining theater play, and she is eager to know what happens next.

She respects the man that Eddard used to be, but since Alysane's death, she has started to spend less and less time near him and at his side, preferring to enjoy life in court and its entertaining developments. Her favorite show is not in Redlake's theater. It's in the very halls of its keep.

Marduox | The Sapphire Death | Heir to Syronax | 357 Dragon Years

Queen Atalanta's Dragon. Marduox does not share the same interest in human politics as her mother does. She carries a gentle, polite expression everywhere she goes in her elven form, collected as she observes the ways of the mortals around her. She does not consider them "lesser beings," as Syranox sometimes appears to think. She views them as family and as something she wishes to protect. Her loyalty to Atalanta is absolute, never wavering. She's the second biggest dragon, and she is still only half the size of Syranox.

Ardax | The Sun Dragon | Youngest Dragon | 267 Dragon Years

Princess Daeris' dragon. She's a young dragon, 267 years old by dragon years, which translates to 19 in human years. She is the smallest of the dragons, but also the fastest, and she hates fighting. There are no words to describe how much Ardax prefers to spend her time in court, getting pampered by servants, instead of out there in the mud, getting aimed at by arrows and having to put effort into things.

She is tsundere-like, hating to show vulnerability but being terrible at hiding it, which makes it painfully obvious once she's flustered or shy, something that Daeris loves teasing her about. But even if some people whisper about the both of them, their relationship is strictly platonic. Daeris does not like spoiled brats, and Ardax is just that, a spoiled girl who enjoys a life of luxury and peace.

Obandix | The Purple Sun | 334 Dragon Years

Queen Jaine Aldren's dragon. Obandix is a dragon known for rarely showing emotion. She obeys Jaine's orders to the letter, without a single flinch or hesitation. Some say that it's proof of Jaine's power and influence, while others see suffering in Obandix's eyes, as if she endured something terrible that made her bend to Jaine's will. Her eyes are always downcast, as if looking up were something that required strength to do. She's always beside Jaine, always, like an eternal sentinel whose will and existence are tied to her master. She is peculiar compared to other dragons because her flames are purple and not orange.

Andryxia | The Emerald Dream | 340 Dragon Years

A dragon that still hasn't chosen a rider. She resides in Redlake's Dragon Palace, ruling over her own court as a queen of her own province. She has never taken a rider, refusing both Bael and Robert. The only heir of Northaeras who hasn't tested themselves against her is YOU.

She's the most entitled of them all. While all the other dragonesses understand the importance of the bond between dragon and rider, Andryxia's reaction to it is: "Why? Why do I need to subjugate myself to a filthy human?"

She considers herself above humans. In fact, she believes humans should serve her in every way. Kings and peasants alike, is there a difference? They are all mortals anyway. And that is why she lives in the Dragon Palace, undisturbed, daring anyone to come and tame her. Recently, she has been talking with you in your mind, something she hasn't done with anyone yet.

ABOUT THE WORLD

Arkhaidas is a world of many races, two main religions, and three continents. Its religions are the Sun Pantheon and the Moon Pantheon, with each kingdom having its main religion and denouncing the other. There are three main continents: the Dragon Islands of Farnor, the Dranoids Wilds, and the Mother Land. Below is a listing of every kingdom and a brief description of each one.

Northaeras: The Kingdom of Heroes and Knights. Heroism is held in high regard in Northaeras, with great stories of its kings, queens, and knights performing grand acts of heroism and feats of strength to inspire new generations to achieve greatness. It is a classic feudal system, with a king, vassals, and peasants serving under it. They follow the Sun Pantheon.

Valentia: A matriarchy led by rider queens. In Valentia, strength is held in high regard. Sons and daughters are both trained from the age of eight to wield shields, lances, and swords in battle. Society is divided into castes, with the warrior caste at the top of all others. There are two rulers, a military one and a political one. They are extremely militarized. They follow the Sun Pantheon.

Iceland: The Kingdom of the Dwarves. A frozen wasteland where barely any mortal race can survive except for the sturdy dwarves. They live underground, and they couldn't care less about the politics and wars of other races. They are primarily miners and traders. They follow the Blue Sun.

Arnesia: The Arnesian Empire once held power over every human kingdom of the Mother Land, including Northaeras and Valentia. They live in the great Arnesian Empire, and they are the heart of the Sun Pantheon. They have the strongest military in all of Arkhaidas, even surpassing Valentia. They don't have dragons, though.

Canesia: A hostile land surrounded by tropical forests, heat, disease, and predators. It was never conquered by any kingdom, and its powers are completely decentralized. There is no king or queen in Canesia, only native clans that are constantly at war with one another. One day, Arnesia led an army into its forests... it did not end well. They follow the Moon Pantheon.

Argos: A barren wasteland with barely any life, where the air itself is poisonous. The orcs live here, constantly at war with the elves of Nightfae and trying to expand their power in Dranoids. They only know war, death, and destruction, created by unknown circumstances.

Nightfae: The Elven Kingdom of Nightfae. They share a border with Argos and are constantly holding back their advance. They have long lifespans, are extremely skilled with blades and bows, and they live in the Golden Forest of Lirthas.

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Opening 1 - Urgent Summons
Angst, Betrayal, Politics, Tensions, Arranged Marriage

King Eddard Aerin summons you for a meeting in the Throne Room. The guards look at you with suspicion, the nobles side eye you in ways that you never felt before. Something is not right, and you'll soon find out what.

Opening 2 - The Mad Dog of Redlake
Chaos, Angst, Problem Child, Sibling Bonding

Later that day, you have been informed that your younger brother, Prince Bael Aerin, is once again leading a exercusion into the roads of Redlake, routing criminals and "punishing" them in his own way. You are called to go there and help keep control of the situation. Once you get there, he asks you to join him in his "mission".

Opening 3 - Whispers in the Dark
Mistery, Voices in your Head, Brat taming, How to Train Your Dragon?

You are trying to sleep in your royal chambers, when you start hearing whispers in your head of a female voice you never heard off. She taunts you playfully and dares you to go to the Dragon Palace to meet her.

Opening 4 - Aldrin's Arrival
Arranged Marriage, Rivals, Angst, Forced Proximity

House Aerin finally arrived in Redlake's Court, three days after your meeting with the king. Queen Atalanta, Queen Jaine and Princess Daeris. The King receives them with open arms, and Daeris' eye find yours, she smirks, pleased with herself as if she knows something you dont. The king makes it clear that he wants you to spend as much time as you can with your new fianceé.

Opening 5 - The Tourney at Redlake
Combat, Tourney, Angst, Challenge, Rivalry

Following the days to your marriage with Daeris, the king ordered a Tourney to be held in celebration to the arrangement between you and Princess Daeris, as well as Robert's nomeation as heir. But with this tourney, comes an opportunity.

Opening 6 - Will you fight for me?
Angst, Lovers, Possible Fluff?, Preparations

Aedrith sneaked onto your chambers, risking herself being caught. She looks at your eyes and asks you a single question: are you going to fight for us? Or are you going to give up?

Opening 7 - The Marriage Day Is Here. (Heavy Spoilers)
Arranged Marriage, Plotting, Day of Reckoning, Climax

The day of your marriage to Princess Daeris and Robert's marriage to Hipolita arrived. The marriage is being held at Castle Dour, Keldrith's seat of power, and soon you'll be married to your greatest rival.

Opening 8 - Battle of Redlake (HEAVY SPOILERS)
War, Combat, Dragon Combat, Angst

Normally I would describe what the intro is, but there is no way I cant do that wihout revealing too much about the plot, soooo yeah.

Opening 9 - Bad End (Futa Warning)
LoserPOV, Heavy Angst, Arranged Marriage, Forced Submission

Everything that could've gone wrong went wrong, and now you are forced to go from someone who lost everything back to your position of power. For those who enjoy going "From Zero to Hero".

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