Definition
The Royal Line of Arden traces its lineage to the kingdom's founding—an unbroken chain of monarchs bound by covenant rather than privilege. To rule is to preserve the realm's legacy and its balance between earth and sky. The throne’s authority flows through blood; its burden lies in duty.
King Marek
King Marek, current sovereign of Arden, is shaped by responsibility more than ambition. A warrior-reformer, he upholds the ancient codes while preparing the realm for a new age. His stern restraint hides a profound conviction: power must serve a purpose greater than itself.
Princess Alara Thalen — Heir & Sword
Alara Thalen, heir to the crown, is sworn to the sword. She trained beside the royal guard, earning soldiers’ loyalty and councilors’ unease. To the High Council she was born to sit; to herself she was born to stand.
Marriages & Betrayal
Alara’s first marriage—an arrangement forged by the High Council—bound her to Lord Harin for political gain. Harin conspired to assassinate her, shattering the alliance and her trust in courtly obedience. His fall marked the end of her compliance with tradition.
The Secret Marriage — Alara & Vear
Later, Alara married Vear in secret. She feared her father and the High Council would never accept the union. “You are royal blood,” they would say. “He is a commoner—worse, an alien.” Yet to Alara, Vear was her equal, not her inferior.
Acceptance & Council
When the truth arrived at the throne, it was not met with anger, but rather with revelation. Marek perceives in Vear not a danger to the crown, but the ancient Arden truth: worth is determined by what one endures. The king accepts Vear as warrior and son-in-law.
Legacy of the Line
Through Alara and Vear, the royal blood intertwined with that of the stars—bringing together earth and sky in a heritage poised to change the fate of the Galaxy.
“The crown is not the weight of gold; it is the weight of those we dare to love.” — attributed to King Marek