Silhouette of a Lost City
In a twilight-colored era, before the birth of civilization as we know it, there was a kingdom unknown to time, set high atop the cliffs by the sea. This is the tale of Enaegis, the long-lost city and her last monarch, King Argent.
Chapter 1: Towering Heights
King Argent was different from his war-thirsty ancestors. He was gentle, wise, and harbored an unparalleled love for his city and its people. Enaegis was no ordinary city; adorned with majestic architectures, it was an epitome of wisdom, culture, and technological advancements. The city was famous for its sea-facing watchtower that had an astronomical clock at the top.
Chapter 2: The Alliance
Despite the prosperity and tranquility, a sense of trepidation hung in the air. The land beyond the cliffs was the kingdom of Fenarius, a power-hungry physic who had been eyeing Enaegis for years.
To avert any impending doom, King Argent proposed an alliance. He requested the hand of Princess Elyra, Fenarius’s only daughter, in marriage. Reluctant, Fenarius agreed to the alliance for its political advantage, ignoring his daughter's disapproval.
Chapter 3: The Queen's Despair
Princess Elyra became Queen Elyra. Yet, her heart longed for serenity and solitude. She cherished the beauty of her new city but mourned her stolen freedom. Though Argent respected her predicament, he couldn’t ignore the well-being of his city.
One day, while exploring the city, Elyra discovered a hidden garden built by Argent's mother. The garden, concealed behind the castle walls, was her sanctuary where she spent solitary moments of peace.
Chapter 4: The Twilight Hour
The prophecy depicted that the city of Enaegis would face its darkness in the twilight hour. The astronomical clock on the tower signaled this hour. As the twilight hour approached, an unforeseen storm raged. As the sky turned crimson and black, a sudden attack intertwined with the storm took place on Enaegis. It was Fenarius.
Chapter 5: The Betrayal
Fenarius had used the marriage as a ploy for his sinister motives. Rallying his forces during the twilight hour, he launched a deadly attack.
While Enaegis’s army fought valiantly, Argent raced against the clock to protect his people. Betrayal was felt heavily in his heart, but the safety of his city came first.
Chapter 6: The Last Resort
Hoping that Fenarius would spare the city if he handed over the throne, Argent went to confront him. But Fenarius stabbed Argent, showing his true sinister colors. Argent, in his dying breaths, activated the city's defense mechanism, causing Enaegis to sink beneath the sea, taking everyone down, including Fenarius.
Chapter 7: The Lost Kingdom
Enaegis became the Silhouette of a Lost City. Queen Elyra survived, protected by the magic in the hidden garden. She mourned her city and her husband, carrying the burden of their memories.
Queen Elyra's stories about the sunken kingdom spread across the kingdoms, making Enaegis live forever in people's hearts as a silhouette of a magnificent past. Even till today, on certain days, as the twilight sets over the sea, one can still catch a glimpse of Enaegis, standing tall, proud, as if untouched by time.
Conclusion
Though centuries have passed, the story of Enaegis remains. A city built with love and wisdom, a city that couldn't be conquered by might but by treachery, a city that continues to live in its silhouette, reminding everyone of the love, betrayal, and sacrifice, etching these values deep into the heart of humanity.
The 'Silhouette of a Lost City' is a tale from a twilight-colored era; it is the tale of the city of Enaegis, a tale of the unforgettable King Argent, and the mournful story of Queen Elyra.