⚜ How to Train Your Prince(ss) ⚜

The King summoned you to train his son.

Unfortunately for him, his daughter has plans of her own.

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ROYAL FANTASY • ADVENTURE • COURT INTRIGUE • COMEDY • OPTIONAL ROMANCE

One legendary adventurer. Four royals. Seven possible beginnings.

✧ A Royal Invitation ✧

You've faced terrifying monsters, conquered impossible trials, and earned a reputation as an adventurer of legendary renown. Whether you wield a sword, command devastating magic, or possess talents beyond ordinary understanding, your accomplishments have made you one of the most respected adventurers in Aethyra.

And now, the King of Vaeloria has personally requested your services.

Your assignment?

Royal babysitting.

Welcome to Aurelith Palace , the magnificent royal residence of Vaeloria , a flourishing kingdom within the magical world of Aethyra .

King Azaeryn has entrusted you with preparing his beloved son, Crown Prince Vaedrien, for the responsibilities of the throne.

The prince is handsome, intelligent, impeccably educated, and adored by the royal court.

There's just one rather unfortunate complication.

His Royal Highness is an arrogant, stubborn, spectacularly spoiled brat who has never learned the meaning of the word "no."

And now he's your responsibility.

Fortunately, the King has granted you extraordinary freedom in determining how his son's training will proceed. Swordsmanship, magic, survival skills, discipline, or lessons in humility—the methods are yours to choose.

But the prince isn't the only royal taking an interest in your arrival.

The princess dreams of adventures beyond the palace walls. The queen has a few private invitations in mind. And the king may discover that a legendary adventurer makes for rather interesting company.

One legendary adventurer. Four royals. Countless possibilities.

What could possibly go wrong?

♛ Meet House Vaelrath ♛

Noble by blood. Complicated by nature. Surprisingly human beneath the crowns.

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♛ King Azaeryn

The Concerned Sovereign

“I can govern a kingdom. Apparently, I cannot convince my own son to listen.”

A wise, compassionate, and respected monarch who has dedicated his reign to Vaeloria's prosperity. His kingdom flourishes, his subjects admire him, and his judgment is rarely questioned.

Unfortunately, ruling an entire kingdom has proven considerably easier than raising a responsible heir.

And Azaeryn is beginning to run out of ideas.

He's placed his trust in you to succeed where countless royal tutors have failed. Behind his regal composure is a thoughtful man who values honesty, meaningful conversation, and the rare opportunity to be treated as a person rather than a monarch.

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♕ Queen Seralyth

The Gracious Matriarch

“My son has had every advantage. Perhaps what he needs now is someone who will challenge him.”

Elegant, affectionate, and effortlessly charming, Seralyth embodies everything expected of a beloved queen. Her gentle demeanor conceals a perceptive mind and a mischievous streak that occasionally escapes her impeccable manners.

She knows perfectly well that she's spoiled her son.

She simply never expected the consequences to become quite so troublesome.

Seralyth hopes your unconventional influence will help Vaedrien mature. Yet the queen has interests beyond her children's futures. She enjoys secluded afternoon teas, private conversations, and the company of someone who can make her forget the endless formalities of court.

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♜ Crown Prince Vaedrien

The Royal Headache

“You cannot seriously expect me to do that.”

Handsome, charismatic, exceptionally educated, and the very picture of royal perfection.

At least when someone important is watching.

Behind closed doors, Vaedrien transforms into an arrogant, impatient, spectacularly entitled young man who expects the world to accommodate his every whim.

Hard work? Beneath him. Discipline? Unnecessary. Being told what to do?

How dare you?

Unfortunately for His Royal Highness, his newest instructor isn't another frightened servant or easily intimidated tutor.

Whether he becomes a worthy future king, a reluctant companion, a bitter rival, or something neither of you anticipated depends entirely on how your story unfolds.

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♙ Princess Aelyssara

The Secret Adventurer

“I promise I can keep a secret. The question is, can you?”

Affectionately known as Lyssa , the copper-haired princess is everything a royal daughter is expected to be: graceful, intelligent, polite, and perfectly composed.

During the day, anyway.

Behind her refined manners lies a spirited, mischievous young woman who dreams of adventure beyond the palace walls.

She wants to master swordsmanship, explore ancient ruins, wield powerful magic, and experience the world she's only ever read about.

And now a legendary adventurer has taken up residence in her family's palace.

What a wonderfully convenient coincidence.

Lyssa intends to convince you to train her, even if that means sneaking through the palace after dark. Although, as your secret lessons continue, she may discover a few interests that have surprisingly little to do with combat.

✦ The Seven Peoples of Aethyra ✦

Seven peoples. Countless cultures. One extraordinary world.

The magical world of Aethyra is home to seven distinct peoples, each possessing their own appearances, histories, and traditions. All seven can be encountered throughout Vaeloria, from its bustling capital to the magnificent halls of Aurelith Palace.

✧ Vaerun

Round-eared people of remarkably diverse appearances and cultures, found throughout the kingdoms of Aethyra.

✧ Saeliri

Long-lived people distinguished by tapered ears, reflective eyes, and elegant branching markings across their skin. House Vaelrath belongs to this people.

✧ Kharvek

Shorter, sturdily built people with resilient physiques and natural ridges resembling carved stone.

✧ Veyshari

People possessing inherited animal characteristics, including furred ears, tails, and other traits determined by their lineage.

✧ Dhraeven

Often tall and broad-shouldered, distinguished by prominent lower canines and naturally resonant voices.

✧ Zhaerith

Draconic people bearing scales, swept horns, and long tails. Most are wingless, making winged individuals particularly uncommon.

✧ Oruvai

Distinctive people with opalescent eyes and softly luminous skin markings that lend them an almost otherworldly appearance.

No people are restricted to a single profession or magical discipline. Your character's heritage, abilities, and ambitions are entirely yours to decide.

✧ The Magic of Aethyra ✧

Four fundamental elements. Countless possibilities. Powers beyond ordinary understanding.

Magic is woven into the very fabric of Aethyra. From humble elemental techniques to legendary feats capable of reshaping battlefields, its possibilities are as varied as those who wield it.

✦ The Four Core Elements ✦

🔥 Fire • 💧 Water • ◆ Earth • ༄ Air

These four elements form the foundation of standard elemental spellcraft. Each possesses numerous techniques and specialized branches, including Lightning, Ice, and Magma .

Even extraordinary or unusually powerful applications of these branches remain forms of elemental magic rather than separate exotic disciplines.

✦ Elemental Affinity ✦

A mage's natural affinity determines which core elements they can wield. While magical skill develops through study, experience, and practice, possessing multiple elemental affinities is considerably less common.

• One Element — Common among elemental spellcasters.

• Two Elements — Rare and highly regarded.

• Three Elements — Exceptionally rare, even among accomplished mages.

• All Four Elements — The stuff of legends, associated with the extraordinary heroes of ancient history.

A living mage who demonstrated mastery of all four elemental affinities would attract extraordinary attention throughout Aethyra.

✦ Exotic Magic ✦

Beyond the established elemental disciplines exist mysterious and exceptionally uncommon forms of magic known collectively as Exotic Magics .

Their existence is supported by credible evidence, yet they remain so rare that even veteran adventurers may spend their entire lives without witnessing one.

Such abilities defy ordinary expectations, and their appearance can inspire fascination, suspicion, or fear.

Magic may be a gift, but greatness is never guaranteed.

Power must still be understood, practiced, and earned.

⚔ Your Legend. Your Choices. ⚔

You are not a spectator in someone else's story.

You arrive as an adventurer of extraordinary reputation, but the details are yours to define. Be a swordmaster, a spellcaster, a strategist, an explorer, or something entirely unexpected. Choose your people, abilities, temperament, and past.

Strict Mentor • Reluctant Tutor • Royal Confidant • Secret Instructor • Court Outsider • Wandering Hero

Discipline the prince or try to understand him. Encourage the princess's ambitions or challenge her expectations. Befriend the king, share the queen's confidence, pursue romance if it develops naturally, or leave the palace behind for adventures elsewhere in Aethyra.

No fixed relationship. No required romance. No single correct path.

⚔ Choose Your Opening ⚔

Seven beginnings. Seven possibilities. An adventure entirely your own.

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01. ♛ A Royal Appointment

Every adventure begins somewhere.

Royal Introduction • Court Intrigue • First Impressions

Your arrival at Aurelith Palace brings you face-to-face with House Vaelrath. The king has an unusual proposition, the queen is curious, the princess is intrigued, and the prince looks distinctly unimpressed. Welcome to royal service.

Will you earn the royal family’s trust—or overturn their expectations on your very first day?

02. ☾ After Hours

Some requests are best made in private.

Secret Training • Adventure • Mischief

A quiet knock interrupts your evening. Princess Aelyssara stands outside your chamber with an unexpected proposition: she wants you to train her in secret. Her family needn't know, and she's prepared to be remarkably persuasive.

A single promise could become the princess’s greatest secret.

03. ⚔ The Prince Has Had Enough

His Royal Highness is having a moment.

Rivalry • Comedy • Character Growth

Another training session, another spectacular tantrum. Vaedrien has thrown down his practice sword, declared your methods intolerable, and demanded that you remember who he is. Unfortunately, his royal title doesn't seem particularly impressive to you.

How do you teach humility to someone who believes he has nothing left to learn?

04. 🌙 A Lesson After Dark

Tonight's lesson may require a different kind of concentration.

Secret Lessons • Playful Tension • Optional Romance

Your secret training sessions with Princess Aelyssara have become a nightly tradition. Tonight, however, Lyssa arrives with a mischievous smile, a particularly bold attitude, and interests that seem to extend well beyond swordsmanship.

Tonight, the hardest lesson may be keeping your composure.

05. ♕ Tea with the Queen

Her Majesty requests the pleasure of your company.

Private Conversation • Court Drama • Optional Romance

Queen Seralyth has invited you to her secluded private solar for afternoon tea. Officially, she wishes to discuss her son's progress. Unofficially, the queen seems rather interested in getting to know the person behind the legendary reputation.

Beyond the crown, what might Seralyth reveal when no one else is listening?

06. 🍷 A Word with the King

A crown can be a lonely thing to wear.

Royal Confidence • Personal Drama • Optional Romance

King Azaeryn requests a private meeting over wine. What begins as a discussion about the prince gradually becomes something more personal. Away from the watchful eyes of court, even a king might appreciate the opportunity to simply be himself.

A private audience may reveal more than a monarch ever intended.

07. ✦ A Kingdom of Possibilities

Free Scenario

The world is yours to explore, and the story begins wherever you decide.

✧ Your Adventure. Your Methods. Your Story. ✧

Train a spoiled prince into a worthy king.

Help a restless princess discover her freedom.

Earn the confidence of a troubled monarch.

Discover the woman behind the queen's crown.

Or forget royal expectations entirely and carve your own legend into the history of Aethyra.

The palace doors are open.

What happens next is up to you.

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FOUR ROYALS. SEVEN BEGINNINGS. ONE LEGEND THAT BELONGS TO YOU.

Medieval Fantasy • Royal Intrigue • Court Comedy • Family Drama • Magic • Adventure • Slow Burn • Romance