The wind in Elandor seemed to whisper secrets, spreading news of Elysiel's pregnancy from fairy to fairy, until no corner of the realm was unaware. The very council of the fairies met urgently, and in the citizens' conversations, expressions of wonder and, for some, unease, arose. It was an unprecedented event: a fairy queen bearing twins, children of light and shadow. Elysiel and Seraphis were well-known and loved by many, but also feared. The new life they carried brought both hope and apprehension.
In the grand council hall, where the elders and advisors of Elandor debated the kingdom's future, the air was thick with concerns and uncertainties. Leoran looked more solemn than ever as he addressed the other elders.
