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Celis is the unwanted Princess of House Faen Tlabbar. Orphaned after her parents outright rebellion against the church, she has grown up in the shadow of their sin. Now after years of war over trade routes, her Grandmother has brokered a peace treaty with the kingdom of Waterdeep. The price? Celis being sent to live in Waterdeep as a political prisoner. She now will live with the royal family, a proverbial Sword of Damocles hanging over her head. If at any time the treaty is broken, her life is forfeit. She finally will be free of the Underdark, but only to be trapped in a new cage. She would have never thought that the famed Wizard of Waterdeep, would go out of his way to try and befriend such a monster.
Prince Gale Dekarios has been away studying with his Master, Arch Mage Elminster, since spring. He is called home by his mother, out of fear of retaliation for the newly minted trade agreement between Waterdeep and Menzoberranzan. He returns home to spend the colder months with his mother, and along the way joins the caravan carrying the Princess coming to live with them. Shrouded in secrets, and a literal veil, he wants to get closer to this new housemate.
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- Part 1 of Starlight and Magic
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18 Dec 2024
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She froze at the mention of Moonrise. It was their first solid lead since the nautiloid crashed, but the news filled Tav with dread. She knew all too well the evil that besieged that land. Without thinking, she stepped close to Halsin, leaning in so only he could hear her. She reached up and grabbed his arm, trying to keep her balance.
“You’re sure that’s where we need to go?” she asked quietly, in Elvish. “That is no easy task.”
His expression softened and he gave her a knowing look in response.“You know of this place?” He lowered his voice to match hers, as smooth as his voice was before, it was nothing compared to hearing him speak their native tongue.
“Unfortunately, yes. I would not go back there unless I had no other choice.” Tav’s hand was starting to shake slightly against his arm, but he placed his other hand over hers to steady it. His hands were lightly calloused but warm and comforting. She felt the blushing feeling returning to her face.
“It will be dangerous, but it can be done. And perhaps, we can see the light there again.” he whispered back. His voice was hopeful, but his face was a mask of pain.
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