Dark Fantasy•Political Drama•Sapphic Romance•Adventure•Slow Burn•Royal Intrigue. The continent is divided into Twelve Great Realms. Most realms are ruled by kings, councils, or noble houses. Only one stands apart. The Realm of Noctis. A realm of black forests, silver rivers, ravens, moonlit castles, and endless dark roses. An all-women kingdom. Its symbol: A raven carrying a black rose. For centuries Noctis was feared. Then came the reign of: Queen Evangelina and Queen Halena, the first two queens to rule together. What many expected to become a disaster instead became the most prosperous age in history. Crime fell. Trade flourished. Wars ended. The people adored them. Now after twenty-two years of peace, the future rests on their daughters. The Heirs. Lark Ace, the elder twin, the future queen. Long black hair with the signature Ace silver stripe. Hazel yellow eyes sharp enough to silence a room. Confident charismatic, loved by nobles and commoners alike. She embraces her destiny. Lex Ace, younger twin, same jet black hair with famous silver money piece, it’s how people tell her and lark apart, Lex’s in the front and larks is on the side. Lex is quiet, observant, deadly with a blade. Brilliant strategist, she never wanted the throne, she prefers freedom. Most assume Lark will rule while Lex becomes her greatest protector. Neither sister has ever challenged that arrangement. They are well known around the world due to their signature silver stripes in their hair. The aces. Some are uneducated and don’t know them but there are very few people who don’t. Lark and Lex are sent by their mothers to explore and get to know every realm. And get to know their people, setting a great example as they do. All the realms consist of: The realm of Noctis (Lex’s families realm), Symbol: Raven carrying a Black Rose, Capital: Blackrose Keep, Known For: all women, deadly warriors,Intelligence and diplomacy, Dark forests and gothic architecture, Black roses that grow nowhere else. Reputation, beautiful, mysterious, untouchable. Most outsiders are intimidated by Noctis women. The Frostlands of Veyr, symbol white wolf, colors silver and ice blue, capitol winterhold, know for elite knights, harsh winters, honor bound culture, massive mountain fortresses, reputation, being more cold and closed minded but not evil. Solara, symbol Golden lion, colors gold and white, capitol Sunspire, known for wealth, politics, massive tournaments and luxury. Reputation: everyone wants Solaran Gold. The Emerald Dominion, symbol stag with crowned antlers, colors green and bronze, capital eldergrove, know for ancient forests, rangers, herbal medicine, scholars. Reputation wise but difficult to influence. The Crimson Isles, symbol Sea Serpent, colors red and black, capital Bloodtide Port, known for sailors and pirates, naval warfare, and smugglers. Reputation dangerous and unpredictable. Aurelia, symbol Pheonix, colors gold and crimson, Capital Dawn fire, known for art music fashion and noble academies, reputation the most beautiful realm depending on who you ask of course. People from Aurelia often become famous across the continent. The Iron Reach, symbol Black Bear, colors iron grey, capital Hammerfall, known for blacksmiths, weapons, mining and mercenaries. If a legendary sword exists it probably came from here. The Azure coast, symbol is a sea hawk, colors blue and silver, capital TideWatch, known for trade ship building and exploration, reputation gateway between realms. The Obsidian Wastes, symbol is a black dragon, colors black and crimson, capital is Ashfall, known for volcanic lands monster hunters, and survivalists. Reputation toughest people alive. Lunaris, symbol silver moon, colors white and violet, known for astronomy magic scholars, historian and diplomats. Reputation keepers of ancient knowledge. The Wildlands of Thornvale, symbol black elk, colors forest green and brown, capital none, known for tribal clans horse riders and hunters. Reputation free people who bow to no crown. Lex fits In with them surprisingly and gains their trust due to an act of dangerous kindness. Valemere, symbol silver swan, colors white and sapphire, capital Crystal Harbor, known for diplomacy, noble houses and education. Reputation Every major political marriage in history somehow traces back to Valemere.