The Three Kings Arrive
Three kings arrived, each bringing two champions to their side—a total of six. Yet these were no ordinary fighters. Each possessed the strength of a thousand warriors, their mere presence enough to shift the tides of battle.
King Greg furrowed his brow. I expected them to bring an army... A flicker of doubt crept into his thoughts. Could they be underestimating me? Or am I the one who miscalculated?
The First to Arrive
Sixth Kingdom – The Balance of Draven
King: Aldric Wrynn – A calm and patient ruler who believes in maintaining equilibrium in all things.
Champions of Draven (Blessed by The Silver Coin)
Darius "Half-Chance" Blackwell – The Ultimate Equilibrist, a duelist whose victories are dictated by fate's balance.
Marina "Evenblade" Caelum – A warrior wielding twin blades, one always striking true.
The Second to Arrive
Seventh Kingdom – The Shadowed Dominion (Mythros' Domain)
King: Malrik Duskwind – A reclusive ruler, rarely seen, yet his influence shapes the kingdom's fate from the shadows.
Champions of Mythros (Blessed by The Hidden Patron)
Nyx "Veilborn" Ardent – A shadow assassin whose presence is barely detected.
Elias "Shrouded Hand" Margrave – A seer who manipulates destiny itself.
The Final Arrival
Fourth Kingdom – The Realm of Lunara
Queen: Seraphina Everglow – A benevolent ruler whose choices always seem to lead to unexpected but favorable outcomes.
Champions of Lunara (Blessed by the Goddess of Serendipity)
Aric Dawnwhisper – The Ultimate Seraphim, a hero who always arrives at the right place at the right time.
Kaelith "Miracle Blade" Verin – A swordsman whose strikes always land when they matter most.
King Greg took a deep breath as he gazed upon the gathered rulers and their champions. He stepped forward, raising his arms in a gesture of welcome.
"Kings and Queen of the Seven Realms," he declared, his voice steady. "You honor me with your presence. Let this gathering be the start of something... truly remarkable."
With formalities exchanged, the night unfolded in celebration. Wine flowed freely, and a grand buffet was laid out, offering delicacies from across the kingdoms. Laughter and quiet negotiations intertwined as the rulers and their champions enjoyed the evening.
Tomorrow, the real discussions would begin.
At dawn, they would convene at The Grand Table—where power would be tested, alliances forged, and fates decided. But three men—Ethan, Aron, and Nile—stood bound in chains, their fate yet to be determined.
Before the night ended,
Greg had one more declaration to make. He stood tall, raising his goblet high.
King and Queen, "Before we retire for the night, let me introduce the ones who stand by my side—not just as wives, but as warriors, rulers, and forces to be reckoned with."
The Warrior-Generals – The Iron Shields of the King
Valeria – A master tactician and strategist, cold and calculating.
Selene – A deadly assassin specializing in stealth and poisons.
Reika – A fierce warrior from the East, skilled in dual-wield combat.
Isolde – A former knight with unmatched swordsmanship and honor.
Amara – A brutal brawler with raw strength and resilience.
The Daughters of Power – Queens in Their Own Right
Cassandra – The daughter of a General, raised among soldiers with a sharp mind for tactics but struggles with diplomacy.
Lucille – The daughter of a Finance Minister, intelligent and manipulative, believing wealth is the ultimate power.
Seraphina – Daughter of a High Priest, deeply connected with the gods, possibly influencing divine intervention.
Marianne – Daughter of a Trade Guild Leader, a master negotiator who ensures Greg's control over commerce.
Elysia – Daughter of a Royal Advisor, a political strategist skilled in court intrigue and deception.
As the assembled kings and queens listened, murmurs of admiration—and perhaps a hint of unease—spread through the hall.
Greg turned to Aron, his voice firm. "You see, Aron, these are not just wives. They are power itself."
The feast continued, but the weight of Greg's words lingered. Tomorrow, The Grand Table awaited, where history would be written, and destinies reshaped.