chapter 1
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The last kings of Onir were like this...
- Artis, ruler of the Kingdom of Erit, and his wife Beni with their daughter Silitsia.
- Setis, ruler of the Kingdom of Iris, and his wife Ilis with their son Valeri.
- Aris, the ruler of the Kingdom of Irad, and his wife Kia with their son Naris.
Each of them ruled their kingdoms with grace and moderation. However, as their time came to an end, these kings were preparing to depart for the Galadi Realm and leave their places to their heirs. Meanwhile, their barren uncle and aunt, Emilia, Merit, and Osit, served as chief advisors to the kings. These experienced advisors aimed to guide the kingdoms and maintain balance during the transitional period.As all was going well, the Kingdom of Erit summoned the kingdoms of Iris and Irad to herald the arrival of their new heir. At the same time, word was sent to awaken their great-grandfather Sirian and great-grandmother Silita from their deep meditations.
That day, the kingdoms gathered to celebrate the new Erit heir and present him with their gifts. Silitsia, the firstborn daughter of Artis and his wife Beni, was born. However, the news of the birth shocked everyone; Silitsia was born without wings. This was unforeseen and unacceptable. Wings and colors, a symbol of every race, symbolized the heir who would carry their lineage forward.
Artis' cousins, Setis and Aris, immediately discussed this incident in the council meeting. How could an heir be without wings?
Could she have been born? They accused Artis's wife of treason, claiming she was with one of the wingless. But this was untrue, because their great-great-grandmother, Silita, could see the truth. Silitsia didn't look like one of them, but her birth without wings foreshadowed a prophecy that would come their way in the future.
Years passed, the heirs grew up, and when they turned 16, the kingdoms were reunited. Each heir was granted a gift: the ability to use each race's element. But that day, things went wrong once again...
And sadly, it looked like this traditional rite of passage wouldn't be as peaceful as usual. Expectations were high, and anxieties deep. The question of what kind of ability Silitsia would receive, and what impact it would have on the kingdoms, was a matter of great curiosity.
No one could have predicted that this special day would be filled with events that would change the fate of all kingdoms...except for one: Zandu, the immortal seer, the first and last of his name and lineage.
In the center of the hall, the Oracle Zandu invited the heirs of each kingdom, one by one, to bestow their gifts. The beginning of the ceremony was met with great excitement and curiosity.
Zandu...
Naris Aris Onirian, heir to the Kingdom of Irad, said, “You are receiving the power to control the air element as your birthright.”
Naris knelt in deep respect, offering his thanks for his new talent. A gentle breeze swept through the hall.
Zandu..
"You receive your birthright, the power to control the elements of earth and water," says Valeri Setis Onirian, heir to the Kingdom of Iris.
Valeri also knelt down and offered thanks for his talent. The combination of water and earth enveloped the hall in peace.
Zandu..
Silitsia Artis Onirian, heir of the Erit Kingdom, “You…”
But Zandu suddenly interrupted him. His head shot up, his eyes turned pitch black, and suddenly a prophecy spilled from his lips:
"The firstborn from among you will be different in appearance and different in ability. He will unite your races and be above you all.
"He will reign. He will rule over the four elements. You will all kneel before him."
The hall fell silent. Everyone stood, their eyes filled with anger and confusion. The representatives of the kingdoms did not seem to understand Zandu's prophecy; it was a proposal of drastic and unacceptable change.
Silitsia suddenly found herself in a chaotic environment. Terrified and uncertain, she rushed to her parents. She tried to understand what had happened, but was shocked by the magnitude of the events.
Artis's cousin, Aris, angrily advanced on Silitsia and attempted to attack her. However, the wingless guards quickly mobilized and blocked Aris. The guards' strong and unwavering stance failed to quell Aris's anger.
The hall erupted into chaos, a sea of anger and anxiety. The leaders of each kingdom questioned the new situation and Zandu's prophecy, while Silitsia and her family began to wonder how they should prepare for the uncertain future that lay ahead.
This new situation has shaken the balance of every kingdom and left the entire future uncertain. Silitsia's abilities will rewrite the fate of all kingdoms and lead to a great struggle...
The Oracle did not stop..
"The time has come, Princess Silitsia... You have no wings, but your destiny weighs heavier than your wings. It is no longer safe for you here. The darkness seeks you, and if you stay here, it will find you. Your escape must begin..."
"Artis, Zandu is right. We cannot keep him here. The dangers of the Kingdom of Iris are growing; he is no longer safe here."
"I'll try to calm me, your cousins, and the relatives. We have to buy time. You take him through the secret passage. You have to make sure he's safe."
"But Dad, this is my home... Where do we go from here? What's going on?"
"Now is not the time to ask questions, my love. We need to protect you. You must get away from here safely. You will learn everything in time."
"It's breaking my heart to keep you here, Silitsia. But trust your mother. I'll be here, making sure everything is okay."
"Promise me, Dad, I'll come back."
"I promise you, Silitsia. But go now."
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