In the heart of the kingdom of Evlogia, where ancient spires cast long shadows and secrets thrived like wild ivy, Jay, the unacknowledged son of King Aldric and the Blood Rose Witch, Lilith, wandered the dimly lit corridors of the royal palace. His light purple hair, a silent testament to his lineage, contrasted starkly against the pervasive shadows.
The palace, a grand structure of stone and enchantment, was both his sanctuary and prison. Jay's orange-gold eyes, a rare gift from Lilith, glimmered with a mix of intelligence and hidden pain. He moved with a ghost's grace, his presence often overlooked by those who should have called him family.
They say walls have ears, yet mine have only known silence, Jay mused bitterly, his steps leading him to the library – his solace amidst the palace's cold grandeur. Surrounded by ancient tomes and forgotten scrolls, he felt a fleeting sense of belonging. Here, in the quiet, he could almost hear the whisper of his mother's voice, feel the touch of a hand he never knew.
The hushed voices of other royals rarely spoke of her - Lilith, the enigma, the legend. Who were you, Mother? And why am I the ghost in my own tale? These questions haunted him, echoing in the vast emptiness of his heart.
Hidden behind a shelf, Jay's attention sharpened as he overheard the sneering voice of his half-brother, Prince Connor. "The king is too preoccupied to notice that witch's offspring lurking in the shadows."
Clutching a dusty volume, Jay felt a familiar surge of bitterness. They speak of me as if I'm an affliction. But soon, they will recognize the power I hold.
After Connor's laughter faded with his departure, Jay emerged from his hiding, thoughts whirling. His time in obscurity was dwindling; a destiny awaited him, one etched in shadows and blood magic.
Under the moon's silver gaze streaming through stained glass, Jay sensed the awakening of his latent powers. They spoke of a destiny far greater than the concealed halls of the palace. One day, their eyes will open to my true strength.
Resolved and emboldened, Jay left the library. Beyond its walls, the kingdom of Evlogia remained oblivious to the stirring of a new force – a prince ready to claim his heritage and reshape his fate.