Frostbound Destiny

<p>Nedar is recovering from a ruthless famine stealing the breath away from the young and old. King</p><p>Divine had dragged them from the dismal fate of starvation, but had found himself in a new field</p><p>of desolation. A perpetual storm of frost loomed ahead and inched forward; the river dividing</p><p>Nedar from the Frostbound region was the sole barrier between them and the chill's apathetic</p><p>touch. No one would survive the frost as it decimated the last few crops digging their way out of</p><p>the harsh dirt. King Divine is growing older and must name a successor swiftly, and there is only</p><p>one that he trusts more than himself. His daughter Clemency Divine, a charismatic optimist,</p><p>already won the heart of the masses with her kindness. She reluctantly will fight for the title from</p><p>her brother Konadrin- a warmongering brute only wishing to wreak havoc on those who stand</p><p>in the way of expansion. In Nedar, to become a royal one must undertake a series of trials testing</p><p>mental and physical prowess. Their brother perished attempting the same trials a year earlier.</p><p>King Divine offered an immense fortune to those who would watch the trails while she took</p><p>the five day journey to the Temple. Several adept venturers took the offer. Despite the pressure</p><p>amounting, she had faith she could mend the damage. However, a nightmare stalked her amidst</p><p>the haze of the frigid fog. It has seen her bright silhouette with its hollow eyes. Deep down where</p><p>a soul once resided, it felt Clemency's blood coursing through her. The animosity enveloped her</p><p>soul and threatened to smother the fire burning within her. Will she scorch the hand closing in</p><p>or be snuffed out like a candle? The stalker walked in her shadow for too long. It would see the</p><p>light again even if it had to cut her down. Mercy is for those not dragged down by the crown.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>