**Vann (POV) ** [Kaarmanet, Castle of Legends] Well, many people thought I was going to have the time of my life as the High King of Kaarmanet would be all about smiling, hosting parties, and enjoying chit-chat with the council and royals; but that couldn't be farther than the truth. Being the High King is more responsibility than one could handle, let alone also ruling a kingdom. First, the fight to unravel the Dark King's mystery, then helping Rebh and Vira while preparing for the war; after that almost dying in the war; being objective during the trials of the former kings and now being en route to Loswittry with Vira. You must be thinking, why? I will back up a little and answer that for you. The afternoon of the trials was, as all family reunions are, pretty dramatic. I cannot say,

