History
Prince Ambroise of the Orrin Empire struggled for power after the
Death of his father due to food poisoning in 2833 BD, as his brother was the rightful heir to the throne. Alexander, the firstborn of the dead emperor, became the new emperor of the empire. However, with the ongoing War of the White Gold, Alexander pleaded for the
Golden Five's help and went on a quest to seek the council of dragons.
Ambroise used this to spread misinformation about his brother, faking news of his death and spreading words of his heroic deeds as he supposedly died on the battlefield, allowing Ambroise to take over the throne in his brother's absence.
Prince Ambroise held a large reception, a ball to celebrate his ascension to the throne within the castle walls. Every important noble was invited to this event.
During the ball,
Harald Olvason, disguised as a noble, attended without raising suspicion. However, the ball was interrupted when another guest was found dead. Prince Ambroise made an appearance but retreated to his quarters as the death was announced, and the guests were invited to leave while the soldiers investigated the issue.
The siblings, Harald and
Esther Olvadottir, investigated the event and discovered that the noble who feared for his life used Harald's disguise to murder his enemy unnoticed, providing him with a perfect alibi. Disclosing this fact would have them hanged as accomplices, so they decided to remain silent.
Shortly after, the siblings were summoned to a meeting with Emperor Ambroise. Confronting them about the event that disgraced the reception, Ambroise explained that their implication in the crime could not be overlooked. Through the discussion, they discovered Ambroise's racism and elitism.
Catherine, the wife of the deceased emperor Alexander, intervened and stood up for the duo. Thanks to her, they avoided the death penalty but were tasked with a quest to repay the empire for its clemency. They were to kill a large monster that had long disturbed the folks of the empire.
After successfully defeating the monster, Ambroise, who expected them to die, seized the opportunity for public recognition and publicly recognized them as heroes of the empire, sharing the fame of their feat and gaining public favor.
Harald, wishing to free his brother
Hakon Olvason from prison, asked for an audience with the emperor despite Esther's doubts. They met with Ambroise, and Harald's request was denied. In a fit of fury, Harald tried to blackmail the emperor by revealing his knowledge of Alexander's state and intentions. The emperor, suspicious of a link between Hakon and Harald, imprisoned both siblings. Harald was thrown into high-security prison alongside Hakon, while Esther was imprisoned in another part of the prison.
Catherine and Leonardo pleaded for Ambroise's clemency, but the emperor refused to free them. Leonardo, however, was granted the right to see Harald regularly. Harald, powerless against the torture he suffered, prayed to his god Achile, seeking any way out.
Learning of rumors about the heir of the
Kingdom of Whiteshore who fought in a battle against the empire, Ambroise send more men to track and kill Esther and Catherine.
Harald making a pact with a
Dao, manage to escape the prison alongside His brother as Leonardo join them, the trio leaving the city.
Later, Alexander's come back on a gargantuan silver dragon back, Doraka. Reclaiming his crown he had Ambroise killed for treason publicly.
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