Letharia: Married By Tribute

In the gripping scene, I thought to myself, "This is my opportunity!" Seizing the moment, I snatched the sword from the guard's grasp and pressed its sharp edge against Prince Aven's neck. Despite the tension, he remained calm and said, "Well, what are you hesitating for?" As I struggled with conflicting emotions, my hands trembled and vision blurred, drowning in a cacophony of voices in my mind. Urged by a desperate cry, "Do it!", I momentarily lost focus. To my surprise, Aven wrested the sword away, flipping us over. His eyes ablaze with anger, he intertwined our fingers and, with a swift movement, snapped one of mine. The sharp pain echoed through the air as I let out a bloodcurdling scream. In a cruel attempt to control the situation, Aven demanded, "Tell me you love me, and perhaps I'll spare you." The story unfolds within the context of a dream, where Aven, the future king of a corrupt kingdom, encounters a mysterious woman named Letharia. She holds the key to a prophecy that foresees the birth of a perfect heir, but to Aven, who believes his realm is flawless, she represents an existential threat. Driven by infatuation, Aven exploits this chance encounter to manipulate her.