In the land of Albion, the thirteenth century, there were large kingdoms such as Mercia or Camelot. The sixth largest of these kingdoms was Lerasia. Lerasia at this point in time was being ruled by Lord Dreus and his wife Condrie.
Our story begins within the city walls where lived a flower seller with unrivaled(unparalleled) beauty. Unbeknownst to anyone but the woman herself, she gave birth to a baby girl. This child had her mother's straight smooth hair and her father's childish eyes.
Weeks later came the joyous announcement from Lord Dreus of the soon arrival of their new heir. They were with child. On the night of the royal child's birth, a mighty fire raged through the town square. In the fire two lives were taken; the beautiful flower seller was found clutching an unknown child in the flames. Both dead.
The same night Lord Dreus announced the birth of his daughter and heir and he announced the death of his wife. Though the king seemed to mourn the death of his wife, anything to the smallest smile from his child would bring a new happiness to him that he couldn't get anywhere else.
As the years passed the girl grew into the Lady Alexandra, Princess of Lerasia. Her beauty was not of her mother's but of a flower slowly growing into its roots. Her eyes sparkled with the light of her father's and held all the kindness as well.
Nineteen years after her birth the Lady Alexandra began involving herself in her father's affairs and duties, making sure to be seen at all the major events of the year. As Dreus's appearances in court lessened, rumors spread throughout Albion of his failing health. These rumors seemed easily sated by his occasional appearance in which he seemed as lively as ever.
When a letter arrived in the name of peace, inviting Dreus and his daughter to Camelot, it was an easy decision to send Alexandra ahead of her father. It would be a perfect test of the Lady's knowledge and chance to scope out the situation for her father's arrival. The thought that her father might never make the journey, crossed her mind not once.
Hey guys! I went through my merlin story and split it up into smaller chapters. I'm also back into writing this so I'll be working on it after I get all of this reuploaded! Please review and tell me what you think, or if you catch a spelling or grammar mistake :D