The skies above Lumisgrave remain strangely clear — too clear, after what just happened.
A cold wind drifts through the open windows of the Royal High Chamber, located at the top of the King's Tower in the Citadel of Light.
The chamber is lit by bluish-glowing lanterns. The ceiling arches high above with ancient glyphs that shimmer faintly — a protective enchantment that has stood for centuries.
King Farhan, draped in his royal robes and with his long black-and-white hair flowing behind his crown, stands at the central table made of silversteel.
Four council leaders are seated around him, each representing a pillar of Lumisgrave's authority.
🧑⚖️ 1. Parche – Head of the People's Forum(Work to solve Public solutions)
Short in height but calm and composed. He sits with hands folded, eyes thoughtful.
🩸 2. Rivers – Head of the Council of Veins(Scholars , researchers)
Older, sharp-featured, with a white beard and glowing veins visible across his arms. Known for his strategic mind.
🛡️ 3. Camero – Head of the Police Department
Young, confident, and deeply trusted by citizens. His short French beard and polished black armor gleam under the lights. A cup of tea steams beside him — always.
🧙 4. Julious – Head of the Guardian Council
(Mainly Army,Rangers
Dressed in ceremonial robes, young but wise beyond his age. His presence feels quiet but powerful.
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🗣️ The Council Meeting Begins
King Farhan speaks first, voice grave but steady.
> King Farhan:
"We've faced wars. We've faced traitors. But never have we seen the earth give birth to something… like this.
The people are panicking. We must decide our course."
Parche nods thoughtfully.
> Parche:
"The people's fear is rising faster than answers. If we don't calm them soon, rumors will become riots."
Camero sips his tea, setting the cup down with a clink.
> Camero:
"My officers are doing what they can, but even they're shaken. Some refuse to patrol near the Gates."
(pauses)
"This isn't just fear. It's… something deeper. As if the Gates are whispering."
Rivers, ever the realist, speaks firmly.
> Rivers:
"Then our first step must be control. We calm the masses with clarity. Hold a Kingdom Address — reassure them.
Then… we wait. Let the researchers tell us what these Gates want."
Julious folds his hands.
> Julious:
"If these Gates are magical in origin — and I suspect they are — then no one should act hastily.
Let us speak to the people, yes. But we must not promise what we cannot protect."
King Farhan listens to them all, then slowly rises, his voice echoing through the chamber:
> King Farhan:
"Then it is decided.
We will address the people at dawn. Calm their hearts.
And until the researchers bring us truth…
We wait."
The next morning rises with a golden hue, but no one smiles.
The Gates still stand — tall, unmoving, surrounded by magical barriers and armed guards. The memory of darkness and unconsciousness lingers like a bad dream over Lumisgrave.
Thousands of citizens gather in the Main Central Square, the heart of the city. Children cling to parents. Merchants, students, soldiers, and elders all crowd the open plaza, eyes turned toward the royal platform built on the stairs of the Celestial Hall.
The King stands at the center, robes flowing, his crown catching the early sunlight. Beside him are the four pillars of Lumisgrave's leadership:
Parche — calm and grounded
Rivers — observant and steady
Camero — confident but concerned
Julious — silent, wise, mysterious
The Royal Guard forms a perimeter. The crowd murmurs nervously.
King Farhan Speaks to the People
The King raises a hand.
A magical echo carries his voice across the entire city square.
> King Farhan (calm and powerful):
"People of Lumisgrave…
I stand before you not just as your King… but as your shield.
What happened yesterday has shaken us all.
The Gates rose — uninvited, unexplained, and unprovoked. But hear this:
We are not broken. We are not alone."
Crowd murmurs soften.
> King Farhan (gazing across the people):
"Your fears are valid. Your confusion, shared by us all.
But today… we choose order over chaos, hope over fear."
Parche (Head of People's Forum) steps forward.
> Parche (gently):
"We ask all citizens to remain calm. Do not let fear divide us.
Stay with your families. Cooperate with the soldiers.
Let unity be our strength."
Camero (Head of Police) follows.
> Camero (firmly):
"My department will patrol all districts with care.
If you need help, we're here. But avoid the Gates.
Obey curfew for your own protection. Together, we can endure this."
Rivers (Council of Veins) adds:
> Rivers (measured):
"We are analyzing every energy fluctuation around these structures.
Nothing will be done without understanding.
No risks. Only facts."
Julious (Guardian Council) steps last, brief and soft-spoken.
> Julious (quiet, powerful):
"Magic is patient. We must be too.
If a storm is coming… we will not face it divided."
🤝 Final Words from the King
> King Farhan (raising his hand once more):
"Until our scholars deliver truth… we wait.
Until then, we live… with honor.
Protect your neighbors. Trust your leaders.
Lumisgrave has faced the dark before — and it will rise again."
The crowd, though still afraid, begins to nod, murmur, and some even clap. Not from joy — but from belief.
The hope has been lit, even if small.