The Enchanted Braid🔊

Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Gaelden, there lived a profoundly wise and virtuous king named Theon. Everyone revered him immensely for his justice and honour, but the realm was enveloped by sorrow. Their beloved queen had passed away, leaving behind their beautiful and radiant, yet melancholy princess, Aerin. And she was the sole inheritor of her mother's enchanted braid.

Every morning, the castle would wake up to the glimmering golden rays filling the grand courtyard, glowing softly on Aerin's vibrant cognac curls clasped together by her mother's keepsake, the enchanted braid. A humble old palace servant named Maibelle would braid her hair, letting her grandmother's fairytales spring to life, instilling awe and tranquility in the princess's young heart.

The enchanted braid held a secret charm. It opened the door to the elementia- the realm of elements, governed by the four elemental spirits: earth, fire, water, and air. Many years ago, when the gaunt jaw of death was inching closer to their cherished queen, she bequeathed the braid to her daughter, swearing her to secrecy about the power it held within.

Aerin was not only lovely but also an adventurous spirit. The monotony of the court life was draining for her. But the enchanted braid offered her an escape, whisking her away to elementia, where she exchanged whispers with the wind, danced in the rain, and spent hours talking to the trees.

One day, the royal messenger arrived, bearing news that a marauder named Khaal was laying siege to neighboring kingdoms. Theon, understanding the imminent danger, decided to form alliances.

Prince Lyr of Everspring was a handsome prince known throughout the kingdoms for his warmth and gallantry. He had a will as immovable as mountains and a heart as wide as the sea. He was also the only single prince available to strengthen the alliance.

Prince Lyr saw the melancholic princess during the grand feast, her eyes mirroring the turbulent sea of emotions, her every strand of hair weaving tales of the unseen world. He was captivated by her serene beauty and charm. He decided to court princess Aerin with sincerity and respect, which strangely comforted and intrigued the ever wanderlust Aerin.

True love, as it was, blossomed between the two hearts. Time seemed to flutter away like a carefree butterfly as the lovers lost themselves in the fountain of affection and respect for one another.

One day, when Prince Lyr discovered the secret of the enchanted braid by accident, he was awestruck. The world inside Aerin's head, her dreams, her escape, all came alive right before his eyes. He realized how his beloved was not just a princess but a guardian of a world that was beyond their fathomable realms. The mighty Prince vowed to protect both of his beloved’s worlds.

Heartbroken by his kingdom’s negligence towards elementia, Aerin decided to reveal this secret world to everyone. Initially, the crowd gasped in wonder, but greed soon captivated people's hearts. Every kingdom wanted to wield the power of the elements for selfish gains, not knowing it would erode the balance of both the worlds.

Seeing this, Aerin and Lyr decided to return the enchanted braid and cut all ties between the two worlds to save them from the impending doom. This was their ultimate testament of love- prioritizing the world's well-being over personal happiness. Their heart-wrenching love story echoes in the mute whispers of the wind, in the rain's melancholic dance, and in the hushed secrets of the earth, telling the tale of a lost world and a timeless love.