Escape and Survival

The Regel Festivity had taken a dark and unexpected turn, casting a pall of suspicion and discord over the grand gathering of the royal families. As dawn broke over the host kingdom, Xeida's royal family gathered in the privacy of their chambers, the weight of the festivity's revelations heavy on their hearts.

King Aldric and Queen Lysandra sat in somber contemplation, their expressions reflecting the turmoil within. The unity among the royal families had shattered, and the festivity had turned into a battleground of rivalries and betrayal.

Unbeknownst to Xeida's royal family, a sinister plot was unfolding. The other royal families, in a clandestine alliance with the host family, had conspired to eliminate their rivals from Xeida. The festivity had become a treacherous trap, and the peace of the kingdoms hung in the balance.

As the royal families convened in the central hall once more, the atmosphere crackled with unease. Tensions escalated as accusations and suspicions ran rampant. It was clear that the harmony they had once celebrated was now a distant memory.

Amidst the mounting chaos, a violent confrontation erupted. Elemental powers clashed in a fiery and watery spectacle, shattering the crystalline pillars that adorned the palace. Xeida's royal family fought valiantly to defend themselves, but the unexpected betrayal had left them at a disadvantage.

In the midst of the battle, a heart-wrenching decision was made. With Gideon and the maid safely hidden and Seraphin long gone with them, there was no hope of their return. King Aldric and Queen Lysandra realized that their children, Eldric and Elara, were now in grave danger.

With tears in their eyes, they gave their final orders to the guards and knights who had escorted them. "Protect our children," Queen Lysandra implored, her voice filled with a mother's love and a leader's responsibility. "May they find safety in this chaos."

The guards and knights nodded solemnly, taking charge of Eldric and Elara. The royal siblings, too young to comprehend the gravity of the situation, were led away from the chaos and danger that surrounded their parents.

As the battle raged on, Xeida's royal family fought for their lives, determined to survive the treacherous ambush. Unbeknownst to them, their world had irrevocably changed. The unity of the kingdoms hung in the balance, and the path ahead was uncertain and fraught with danger.