VikingWitch
Of all the witches working... I'm the worst.
- Joined
- Jun 24, 2021
- Location
- The North
Built on the side of a white mountain stood a proud castle with towers that slowly gathered into the middle of the structure to a point. There were only about thirteen towers in total, but they all stood tall and bold and reached for the sky like a white flame. The castle seemed to be carved from the mountain rock itself, stark white and perfectly smooth. One had to wonder if the silver and gold gildings had also come from it. It wouldn’t come as a surprise though, since the city of Zephrest was known to be quite a rich and vibrant place. Being somehow in the perfect spot of land that was scooped up just for them. The mountain had somehow carved out a bowl for the city that also was set next to a wide and plentiful river. The only ways in and out of the city were a small road all the way around the mountain, a pass that cut through the range, or to sail on the river. The people were equally rich and everyone seemed happy or at least content with their lives as the elves passed by to their destination.
The town started as fishing huts near the docks and then progressively the buildings became more sturdy and towering until they once again tapered off several yards before the castle. The castle itself was surrounded by beautiful gardens and what looked like natural mountain springs. The water must’ve been the purest and clear around. After the gardens, large white stone steps led up to ebony double doors that were intricately carved with images of dragons and humans carving out the mountain, supposedly some depiction of the mythologized origin of the city.
The guards stood dutifully by and waited for the entourage to approach before they blocked them from the doors and urged the two men to go in unarmed and alone. They did as bid and were led inside. The inside of the castle was hardly any less bright than the outside. There were wide windows everywhere to let the sunlight in and a good many of them were stained with magnificent depictions of dragons, treasures, heroes, and royalty. Most anyone would call the castle beautiful. Large halls with ceilings that seemed to stretch toward the sky and so many more luxuries were hidden behind other doors. Almost every hall had at least two banners with the royal crest on them. A gold dragon upon a field of white, always bright and proud.
The guards that escorted the new arrivals through the hallways soon stopped at another set of double doors. These doors weren’t as big as the ones at the entrance, but they were no less elaborate. This door looked to be made of lighter wood and was simply carved with elaborate designs of flames taking odd shapes. The guards opened the doors and one stepped forward and bowed before a throne that sat in the middle of a pedestal. “Your majesty, I present Sir Henry de Ghent and Sir Gaston…” he trailed off when he realized that didn’t have a surname for the other man, but he just waved for the guard to continue. “Both were sent with messages on their arrival saying they hope they serve you well, and with great eagerness look forward to the future bond between you and yours.”
The throne was carved from dark stone, possibly onyx or obsidian. It looked painstakingly created to not at least harm the person who sat there. Spikes rose from the back and yet it somehow turned into a soft flow to the floor. The base looked like it was made to look like the tail of some great lizard and the crafter, whoever they were, must be complimented as it looked like it could move at any second. Queen Saelena Artheos sat on that throne now, decked in a gown of glittering gold that pooled at the base of the throne. Her long blonde hair fell in waves down to her waist and remained mostly untamed by braids or pins. She looked down at her new arrival and gave a soft smile to the new arrival, but it didn’t quite reach her silver eyes that looked upon the prince with an even glare.
She was sizing them up, looking for a reaction and surely she would get one soon enough. “Greetings gentlemen,” she said, her voice projecting a gentle tone but still possessing the firmness of a leader. “I hope your journey was pleasant.”
The town started as fishing huts near the docks and then progressively the buildings became more sturdy and towering until they once again tapered off several yards before the castle. The castle itself was surrounded by beautiful gardens and what looked like natural mountain springs. The water must’ve been the purest and clear around. After the gardens, large white stone steps led up to ebony double doors that were intricately carved with images of dragons and humans carving out the mountain, supposedly some depiction of the mythologized origin of the city.
The guards stood dutifully by and waited for the entourage to approach before they blocked them from the doors and urged the two men to go in unarmed and alone. They did as bid and were led inside. The inside of the castle was hardly any less bright than the outside. There were wide windows everywhere to let the sunlight in and a good many of them were stained with magnificent depictions of dragons, treasures, heroes, and royalty. Most anyone would call the castle beautiful. Large halls with ceilings that seemed to stretch toward the sky and so many more luxuries were hidden behind other doors. Almost every hall had at least two banners with the royal crest on them. A gold dragon upon a field of white, always bright and proud.
The guards that escorted the new arrivals through the hallways soon stopped at another set of double doors. These doors weren’t as big as the ones at the entrance, but they were no less elaborate. This door looked to be made of lighter wood and was simply carved with elaborate designs of flames taking odd shapes. The guards opened the doors and one stepped forward and bowed before a throne that sat in the middle of a pedestal. “Your majesty, I present Sir Henry de Ghent and Sir Gaston…” he trailed off when he realized that didn’t have a surname for the other man, but he just waved for the guard to continue. “Both were sent with messages on their arrival saying they hope they serve you well, and with great eagerness look forward to the future bond between you and yours.”
The throne was carved from dark stone, possibly onyx or obsidian. It looked painstakingly created to not at least harm the person who sat there. Spikes rose from the back and yet it somehow turned into a soft flow to the floor. The base looked like it was made to look like the tail of some great lizard and the crafter, whoever they were, must be complimented as it looked like it could move at any second. Queen Saelena Artheos sat on that throne now, decked in a gown of glittering gold that pooled at the base of the throne. Her long blonde hair fell in waves down to her waist and remained mostly untamed by braids or pins. She looked down at her new arrival and gave a soft smile to the new arrival, but it didn’t quite reach her silver eyes that looked upon the prince with an even glare.
She was sizing them up, looking for a reaction and surely she would get one soon enough. “Greetings gentlemen,” she said, her voice projecting a gentle tone but still possessing the firmness of a leader. “I hope your journey was pleasant.”