Rightful Ruler

Chapter 1

Year 2010

The Crystalline Castle stood proud in all it's glory overseeing the territory. It serves as the heart of the Kingdom of Andalasia. The Castle is located at the center of the kingdom surrounded by houses, buildings such as School, Hospitals, National Library, Parks, Shops and the luscious green meadows.

The Castle serves as the home not just for the Royal Family but it is also the extension of the power of their kingdom.

The Castle's exterior is adored and studded with priceless crystal and gems making it shine with every kiss of sunlight. 

The four towers were so high giving it an illusion that the clouds were softly caressing it. The towers hold the flag of Andalasia. 

The flag with it's crystal like rose pattern flows smoothly with the blowing wind. The flag is their symbol and their identity. It upholds the vision and the true meaning of its enchanted kingdom.

Its thick brick walls took years of careful construction, concealing the beauty within.

The exterior is as breath taking as it's interior. 

The interior however is packed with magnificence beyond your wildest imagination. From the floors up to the ceiling, everything is thought thoroughly.

Plush carpets lined the floors. Tapestries and paintings were hanged on the walls. Each door were outlined and crafted with elegant carvings made by the best wood carvers in the kingdom. 

Ceilings were decorated with hanging crystal chandeliers, the crystal would shine, glisten and cast holographic or multidimensional pastel highlights that could change and vary from your eyes.

Each bedroom was equally luscious and has a warm home feeling. Every one gets to decorate their room base on their tastes.

The Golden Room is the heart of the Castle not because it holds the crowns and the grand staff but because it contains the paintings of the past and glorious Royal Families. Each painting tells a story, Each one marks a new era and Each one tells a lesson that can be passed down generation to generation. And there hangs the portrait of the present Royal Family, King Michael, Queen Marian, Princess Rosette and Princess Annalise.

The library contains  countless number of books. Each were perfectly arranged in the tall and massive shelves. Behind the walls of the library hides a tunnel that leads to the secret and the treasure of the kingdom. It has been forgotten by everyone except the Royal Family.

The Ballroom is adored by the grandest chandelier, It held countless of celebrations which is open for all, regardless of their social status.

The Royal kitchen is packed with cooking utensils and is equipped with modern equipment and technologically advanced gadgets.

The Royal Family is not the only ones who resides at the castle. The staffs, the counsel members, other military personnel and their families stays inside and each have their own rooms at the castle.

The Castle whose gates are always open to it's people.

The Castle is truly fit for it's kind hearted rulers.

Andalasia is also blessed with a great geographical location. Making it abundant with crops and live stocks ideal for trading. 

On the east side of the kingdom, outside of the kingdom's walls lies the Marina Sea. A sea full of salt-for food preservations which is very useful to keep foods seasoned and preserved. Saltwater fishes and shellfishes were also sought and are great for trading. 

There is also a docking area for ships that contain barrels, containers and merchants from neighboring kingdoms. And near it is the market for merchants and traders. The market is very essential for the growth of the kingdom's economy.

Gem mines are also located on the southern part of the territory. Concealed by the  walls. If you want to enter the kingdom you must undergo a deep and intense security checkpoint making it near impossible to get through if you have ill intentions.

The 25 ft. wall that seems to be endless surrounds the territory were also built to ensure safety and security of the kingdom. It conceals the treasure within. Away from the greed of outsiders.

Away to those who have bad intentions.

In order to give back and take care of their natural resources. The previous Kings and Queens thought of ways to harness electricity without damaging the gifts of nature.

The fall on the western side of the territory became their main source for electricity and it is also their source for the almost unending supply of freshwater fishes.

Windmills were also built to harness enough electricity to power the whole kingdom.

The 25 ft. walls that seems to be endless surrounds the territory were also built to ensure safety and security of the kingdom. It conceals the treasure within. Away from the greed of outsiders. Away from foreign invaders

And away to those who have bad intentions.

 Because of the kingdom’s abundance in natural resources, Andalasia became  the only kingdom bearing a crystal rose royal crest making it prestigious and marked as the richest kingdom throughout the land. 

Whispers from ear to ear has travelled far and wide about the glorious kingdom. Making others itched with curiosity to see it for themselves. 

Dukes, Lords and Kings had travelled miles and miles just to caught glimpse of it. All of them were greeted and left with awe.

Hundreds of years passed since the establishment of Andalasia, it still stayed on top. Making it rivaled by other kingdoms.  

Because of its riches, other kingdoms tried to seize the kingdom for themselves but all had failed for Andalasia is not only rich in agriculture and tourism but it is also has advance military techniques.

Snipers patrol the perimeter through their scope. 

Royal guards were stationed  all around the land. 

Assassins were trained to protect the crown and was born to ensure and to restore peace. 

Even the forest area is watched under the scrutinizing gaze of soldiers. 

With thousands of royal guards patrolling, both men and  women were taught how to protect themselves it is no wonder why the kingdom still stands. After a years of others trying to invade the kingdom and failed to do so, no one dared to cross them again.

Rumors started speculating that hidden deep within the castle lies a vault that cradles a priceless treasure….

What others failed to realize is that the treasure was neither a gem or the crown rather it is how you treat your people. 

No amount of riches can make a greedy man satisfied but greed will be the cause of their destruction.