In the world of swords and magic, the tale goes that, a knight valiantly saves the princess, who was kidnapped by an evil dragon. The knight then brings the princess back to the kingdom, and they live happily ever after.
Despite being a fabricated tale, it is not without basis in reality, only that the evil dragon is replaced by a powerful kingdom, the knight by a band of mercenaries, and the princess by power and wealth.
Members of the royal family can lead a carefree and luxurious life if their kingdom is strong.
But if their kingdom is weak and poor, they become victims in political struggles.
Princes are taken as hostages to be dispatched to powerful sovereign realms, becoming attendants to the princes there. Princesses, if lucky, may spend a peaceful childhood within the palace. If unlucky, they can be sent away at a very young age.
