~Year 983
The murder of the Third Arch Prince and the Lady of Ardenurve remain a mystery as the assassins who had attacked on that night were left unidentified.
The High King bids the young heir of Arden to cease the bloodshed so peace may be restored to the High Kingdom
- The Royal Archives, History of Vallarta
"The world will forever be bleak in your eyes, Rina. The pain you have endured is not one you can ever hope to heal from, and perhaps you shall awaken everyday hoping for it to be your last..."
"Yet you shall live, you are an Arden, child. The very last of your bloodline. Torsten has left you a heavy burden, but it is one you must carry... and so you must live." The High King said, his voice thick with sorrow.
"I am an Arden." Myrina affirmed, knowing the words of the High King were right.