🐾 Prologue: The First Thread> "They say the gods speak in dreams. But sometimes… they speak in cloth."Long before the veil was summoned, before the king chose a bride, before a weaver girl touched silk blessed by the ancestors — a prophecy was whispered in the night:> When the leopard loses its spots, a veil will fall over the kingdom. And only the one who weaves with eyes closed shall see the truth.It was an old tale. One the palace priests buried deep.But across the walls of Benin, something had started to stir.A bride no one had met.A veil no one had touched.And a weaver — unknown, lowborn — who carried an ancient mark on her palm she couldn’t explain.The drums had begun to beat.And the kingdom of bronze and blood was about to unravel… one thread at a time. 🎭 Cast of Characters👧🏾 Ehia — The WeaverA quiet girl chosen by the gods. She was meant to craft a royal veil. Instead, she’ll unravel a deadly secret.👑 Oba Ighodalo — The Young KingFeared. Desired. Hunted. His enemies wear masks, and one of them wears a wedding veil. 👰🏽‍♀️ Morowa — The BrideShe came from beyond the river. With honeyed words, she charms. With shadowed hands, she kills.⚔️ Ezomo Osare — The War ChiefLoyal to no one but the throne. He smells rebellion in the air — and in Ehia’s silence.🦉 Iyase — The Prime MinisterOld, wise, and fading. He sees the storm coming… but fears the wrong person may be steering it.Note : this story if a fiction book, all names , places and events are all fictional . It's isn't real .🧕🏾 Aunty Nembe — The Keeper of ThreadsEhia’s aunt. Hides ancient knowledge behind laughter and oil-stained wrappers.---