This is a simple set up for the plot. It's supposed to be vague and kind of Bible-like in its narration. There be better stuff ahead!
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Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Labyrinth or any genius creation of Jim Henson. I do, however, wish that I had his kind of imagination!
Prologue
Long ago, in a realm separate from ours, a young prince lived in luxury. Jareth had been a selfish youth, an entitled young man that knew nothing of suffering. He had been adopted by the Queen of Beasts and was made a prince. When he'd denied an old beggar entrance to a masquerade, he'd made his last mistake. The beggar woman transformed and was revealed to be his adoptive mother, Armina. Out of anger for his selfishness, she cursed him and told him thus:
'Cursed are you among my subjects for your selfish ways! For your transgression this night and others, you shall become the loathed Goblin King. You are cursed to rule over the Goblin City and its residents. They are your people now, and you shall rule over them. You will rule the lowest of creatures in my realm, and they shall bow to your power. Your form will reflect your vain nature, and you will be outcast by all but your subjects. You will remain their king until such a time as you experience true love. No one could love a creature like the Goblin King! But, if such a thing happens, you will have surely have become humbled by your post enough to appreciate what you have. Only then will the curse break and you will take your true form. So it has been spoken by Armina, Great Queen of Beasts, so it shall be written!'
His handsome face that once held an arrogant grin changed to a grimace of intense pain as he was transformed. His teeth lengthened and changed to rounded points. His eyes became mismatched and his cropped hair grew long and unruly. His nails became like claws. No one could ever love a beast such as him.
Jareth was immediately sent to the Goblin City, where its residents surely did bow to his power. He remained selfish until he met the person who would become his true love.