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Ascending Book One

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"I am not ready," Emmalyne whispered. A hand appeared on her cheek, it stroked the side of her face gently. "Keep your head up, Princess," The voice of the hand spoke. The princess held the calloused fingers against her cheek. Emmalyne's fingers were dawned in diamonds and emeralds. Jewels of every kind. Her hands perfectly manicured. She closed her eyes and drew a shuddering breath. Two crystal-like tears seeped out of her eyes and ran down her smooth cheeks. "It's a long road." The princess finished. The hand fell from her face and it's owner melted into the shadows. :<:>:<:>:<:>:<:>: Emmalyne Faust. Heir to the throne in the Kingdom of Legibus. Wars have been fought and disease has diminished the population. In the ending of one-hundred-ninety-seven counties, four kingdoms were formed. Two on land, Legibus and Adeifex one in the water, Amet, and one in the sky, Obses. At age eighteen Emmalyne has two years until she will fully ascend to the throne. She is tasked to find a boy, who will become the King who stands beside her. While she must also engrave every piece of information about ruling into her mind. She plans to be Emmalyne the Spectacular. Her grandfather was already Daniel the Great. Attached to all of her courtly duties, Emmalyne works her hardest to live up to the harsh expectations set by the kings before her. But something chances to ruin it all. Emmalyne's uncertain demise is far closer than she could have ever imagined.
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Chapter 1 - Rules of the Kingdoms

Rules of the World

Food, Shelter, and Clothing will be provided for all by the court

Marriage is between a man and a woman EXCLUSIVELY

Courtship is allowed at age fourteen but required at age twenty

Each family is to produce a minimum of one child or a maxim of eight children

Each individual will come of age on the day of their twentieth year

Once a child is of age, parents are no longer allowed to financially provide for their children

Once of age, there is a four year period to produce at least one child

No child is to be born once the mother surpasses the age of thirty-eight

Every citizen must complete a ten-year education (further learning is optional)

The currency is digital points earned through working

The immigration of kingdoms is allowed but costly. Once moved the family must reside there for sixty years.

Public tele-cars are for the use of everyone. A quota will be given each month to each citizen for essential travel.

Private tele-cars can be bought and used at the expense of points.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE LAWS WILL RESULT IN BANISHMENT

Rules of the Work

Servants are to remain faceless and genderless to all people of the Court

Do not speak to a member of the Court, unless asked a direct question

Never dispute a direct order

Any personal information a servant hears of a Member of Court shall remain unshared

Servants are to be known by last name only

Servants, just as the Court come from lines of servants before them. To remove oneself and family from service to the court will result in banishment

Work is earned not given. Points will be earned in return for working

Points earned from working can be used to purchase extra amenities aside from what the Court generously provides

Citizens are required to work by age eighteen if not pursuing extended education

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE LAWS WILL RESULT IN BANISHMENT

Rules of the Court

The heir to the throne must begin courtly duties at age sixteen. In addition to schooling

Courtly duties include attending the semi-annual Conference of Kingdoms with the King and Queen

If there is more than one child born to the King and Queen, the children who are not to inherit the throne will become nobles of the highest-ranking

If the firstborn heir is seen to be unfit for the thone the eldest member of the Royal Court will pick the next child they see fit

Before the end of the heirs eighteenth year is over, they must provide a potential spouse. Who will be judged over a sixty-day period by the elders of the Royal Court. If the spouse is deemed unworthy then the court will provide a noble to be wed to the heir

Once the heir has fully ascended the throne both the King and Queen will step down and hand over all responsibilities to the heir

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE LAWS WILL RESULT IN BANISHMENT FROM THE ROYAL COURT