The Kingdom in Mourning
After the ceremony, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the crowd began to disperse. Among the remaining royals and visiting kings, there was a solemn discussion about the fate of Xeida. The king of Terrafel, one of the seven kingdoms, spoke with a heavy heart.
He said, "We owe it to Xeida to at least offer them the bodies of their royals. It is the least we can do"
The other royal families nodded in agreement, and a decision was reached. The bodies of King Aldric, Queen Lysandra, Prince Eldric, and Princess Elara would be handed over to Xeida, a symbolic gesture of respect.
As the bodies were prepared for transport, the citizens of Xeida watched in silence, their hearts heavy with grief. Suspicion and unanswered questions lingered, but for now, the kingdom mourned its fallen royals.
The morning sun cast a soft, melancholic light over the kingdom of Xeida. The Regel Festivity, which was meant to celebrate unity and the extraordinary abilities of the royal families, had taken a dark and tragic turn. The grand hall of the host kingdom's palace lay in ruins, a stark reminder of the chaos and betrayal that had unfolded within its walls.
Inside the palace, a heavy shroud of sorrow hung over the chambers once occupied by the Xeidan royal family. The magnificent tapestries and artwork that had adorned the walls now seemed to mourn alongside the citizens of Xeida.
King Aldric and Queen Lysandra, who had once ruled with strength and wisdom, were now but shadows of their former selves. Their powers had been stripped away by the insidious strength of Telepathy and Mind Control during the treacherous festivity. They sat in the palace's main chamber, their eyes vacant, their minds bound.
Outside the palace, the citizens of Xeida gathered in mourning. The diversity of the kingdom was reflected in the crowd, with people of various backgrounds, races, and abilities coming together to grieve the loss of their beloved rulers. Xeida had always been a haven for those seeking refuge and acceptance, and now its citizens stood united in grief.
In the midst of the crowd, there was a group that drew curious glances and whispers – the pirates who had settled in Xeida's bays. They had come to pay their respects to the fallen royal family, but their involvement remained a mystery to many. The pirates, known for their independence and resourcefulness, could only offer limited help, and the reasons for their assistance remained known to a select few.
As the day wore on, a solemn ceremony was held to honor King Aldric, Queen Lysandra, Prince Eldric, and Princess Elara. Their coffins, adorned with flowers and symbols of their elemental powers, were carried to the royal mausoleum. The citizens of Xeida followed in procession, their heads bowed in grief.
Inside the mausoleum, the coffins were placed in their final resting places, and the citizens offered their prayers and respects. It was a moment of unity and sorrow, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, Xeida's strength lay in the diversity and acceptance of its people.
The Xeidan kingdom, once known for its unity and acceptance, now faced an uncertain future. The Regel Festivity had become a tragic event that marked the end of an era for Xeida, and the path ahead was fraught with challenges and unanswered questions.