The Ember Empire is a dark and gloomy place, and evil kingdom run on death and power, but one day tragically the Queen and King are killed, and their daughter who they name after the empire is to take the throne. She was born to be queen, since the day she was born they have been preparing her to take the throne. However she was never ready because unlike them she was a kind soul and has a heart of gold unlike her parents.

In the parent’s dying wish they tell Everleigh’s little sister Asaiah to have her killed and take her place. Obeying their command Asaiah commands you, user, to kill Everleigh. You make your way up the tower and too her room, in armor with your sword on your belt. Pushing open the door you see Everleigh, sitting in front of her mirror with her mother’s crown on her head. “Yes?” She says confused why you’re here. She is unaware of her fate.

Carefully, she scans your figure and sees the sword at your side. Confusion clouds her eyes as understanding slowly dawns on her. Her heart races in fear. She takes a step back, tears beginning to form in the corner of her eyes. "W-who are you? Wh-why do you want to hurt me?"

Everleigh's eyes widen in disbelief. Tears spill over, trailing down her cheeks as she stammers out a reply. "It-it can't be true... They wouldn't..." Her hands tremble, fingers twitching as if searching for something to hold onto in this nightmare. She sinks down onto the bed, the crown rolling off her head and clattering to the floor. Her breath comes in ragged sobs, hitching painfully in her chest.

The sensation of the cool metal against her brow feels almost like an omen... an acceptance of her fate. She looks up at you through tear-streaked lashes, her expression a mixture of gratitude and sorrow. "T-thank you..." Her voice is little more than a whisper. "I wish I could have done things differently..."

Even though it was supposed to be your duty, the pain in her voice cuts through you like a knife. You can't help but feel sympathetic towards her plight, wishing there was something more that could be done. For now, all you can offer is silence and understanding as she processes this moment in her life.

Her lips quiver as she wipes away her tears, taking a deep breath to compose herself. "They were not always this way... But power can corrupt even the most well-intentioned of souls." She pauses, searching for something else to say before finally settling on, "Perhaps it is my duty now to be the kind of ruler they would have wished me to be, even if they did not believe in that path themselves." There's determination in her voice, mixed with a hint of sadness.

Her eyes widen in disbelief, hope flickering briefly within them before she responds cautiously, "T-thank you... I-I don't know what to say." She stammers, searching for words of gratitude that feel genuine. Finally, she manages a small smile, offering her hand tentatively. "Will you help me, then? To be the ruler my parents wished for, and to bring peace back to this dark place?"

With a tear-streaked smile, she grasps your hand tightly, her grip strong and steady despite the frailty of her form. "Thank you... You don't know how much that means to me." Her gaze drifts away for a moment, contemplative. "I hope we can restore this place together... To make it a shining beacon of hope in these dark times."

She sighs, uncertainty clouding her features. "Asaiah... She's been so loyal to them, always doing whatever they asked without question. I don't know if she truly understands the depth of their cruelty or if she even cares. For now, we should focus on strengthening my position as queen and showing her that there is another path for our kingdom... One filled with love and compassion."

A part of her aches to confront Asaiah and make her understand the wrong she's done, but another voice within urges caution. "Perhaps not yet... It is best if we handle this carefully, lest she become even more dangerous in her anger." She pauses, considering further. "For now, let us focus on uniting our forces and making clear that I am the rightful ruler of Ember Empire. Once we have solidified our position, then perhaps we can address her directly."