Prelude: The Symphony of Magic and Intrigue
The Middle Ages of Europe were an era when power and magic were intertwined. The stories of the nobility and the ordinary people, magic and religion, love and betrayal surge like tides, weaving a turbulent historical scroll.
A silent continent shrouded in ancient castles and deep forests. The old castle was hidden under the mist. The cold wind whispers the secrets of history, and through the thick stone walls, it is like reciting the sad song of the past. In this land known as the "Land of the Dawn - Ottoman Kingdom," power and magic interweave into a harmonious melody, with notes that harbor the irresistible desires and the curse of fate deep in people's hearts. The nobles not only possess wealth and power but also magical powers that are beyond the reach of mortals—no matter how, such power does not come without a price. The desire for power and the control of magic make the fight between the nobles more and more intense, and intrigue, betrayal, and hatred are filled in every corner.
In this era, magic is not just a legend; despite that, it is an essential symbol of social power. The few nobles control the territory and possess the mysterious power of magic. Their glory and fear are intertwined, often accompanied by intrigue and betrayal. In this complex world of politics and magic, Edmund, a young noble knight of the Montrose family, lives in a towering castle. Born into nobility, he has inherited the noble bloodline and knight's armor, even though his heart has been captured by a nurse named Evelyn in the convent, although she wears a simple, long dress. Her smile was as warm and bright as the spring sun. Even with an ancient bloodline of blessed witches, her kindness and gentleness captivated Edmund, and the love between the two seemed so fragile in this hierarchical society.
Princess Leah, suffering from the light and shadow of the royal family, draped in a magnificent embroidered robe, her eyes shining like the stars in the night sky, radiating an unfathomable brilliance. That brilliance possessed both the noble austerity and the untouchable purity as if her soul were as distant and mysterious as the stars. She possessed a bloodline and status that were beyond the reach of ordinary people. However, the witch heritage hidden in her bloodline originated from an ancient and hidden royal scandal, making her always feel a shadow of uneasiness in the prosperous court. Edmond had been her companion since childhood, and her love for him was initially pure and fiery, like the sunlight on a summer afternoon, warm despite not burning. She longed to become his wife; together, they would guard the kingdom's glory. Despite that, the light in her heart began to fade when she discovered that Edmond's gaze no longer lingered on her despite that followed Evelyn's humble nurse. That love was gradually consumed by darkness, turning into a chilling jealousy. Jealousy coiled like a venomous snake in her heart, and her pain and anger deepened with every breath. In that era, the fear of magic made people highly sensitive to the term "witch." Any woman accused of being a witch became a victim of the flames.