Since the beginning, there were always others. And, for the most part, they got along.
Until, one human, one vampire, one werewolf, and one elf all fought to be the Royals.
Splitting up their people, they made their own kingdoms.
Eventually, having their own kingdoms led to war.
War over territory.
And then, the gods came down. They told everyone that if the fighting didn't stop, they'd wipe everything off the planet.
The people made peace…
For 500 years, no one dared break the peace set by their ancestors.
Then, of course, someone broke it.
No one knows how it started, but the war between humans, elves, vampires, and werewolves started.
It was called the 'Species War'.
The Humans gave up within the first 5 years. The Werewolves isolated themselves from the world.
The humans quickly signed a treaty and alliance, knowing they wouldn't survive.
The Elves population slowly started to deteriorate until suddenly…
The Vampires stopped attacking. They called truce and left.
The Elves waited a week before bringing their princess back.
Their princess who had been in hiding.
As the sole heir, no harm could come to Acherona.
When she came back, the elves held a celebration.
As per Prince Calix's predictions. The Crown Prince of the Vampires who was, by far, the most strategic being the world had seen. And he was trying very hard to make sure his people would outlast the others and be able to live in peace. Who needed other species? Vampires were obviously the best!
That is, he believe all of that until he met Acherona. The woman— the Elf— in the prophecy.
And that is Trial One.
As Calix and Acherona started their story, Kaisar McArthur, the second prince, was trying to start his.
Looking for the human he was best friends with as children (and betrothed to), Kaisar stumbles across a runaway bride and instantly recognizes her.
Though, Jaklyn doesn't.
Kaisar must be ready to fight for his love and stand firm. He must be ready to make hard decisions and face the consequences of his actions.
That is Trial Two.
And as for the last McArthur brother…
Kenai was fighting against the werewolves when he was called by his Lieutenant.
Kenai was being summoned by his brother Calix - now the king.
Kenai took one last glance at the battlefield.
Looking…
Searching…
Then he spotted her.
Ophelia Liulfr.
The werewolf princess.
She was demolishing his forces as he was demolishing hers.
They were supposed to battle.
This was going to be it.
The winner of the war.
Would Ophelia kill him, or would he kill her?
But fate had other plans…
Plans to have him married against his arch-nemesis…
Which would be Trial Three.
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Asherona : Ash-err-oh-na
Calix : Kay-licks
Kaisar : Kai-sarr
Jaklyn : Jack-lin
Kenai : Kee-nye
Ophelia : Oh-feel-ee-uh