Divinity
Prologue
Arielle sadly stared out the window of the carriage leading to the borderlands.
Just a few days ago, she was certain that she could finally get her family to accept her, but now she realized that was just wishful thinking.
Arielle lived in the slums of the capital of Estoria with her mother. Until her mother disappeared one day, leaving the girl to fend for herself.
And she did just that. Begging, pickpocketing, anything to survive. Sometimes she was beaten, other times she was almost r*ped by thugs. But she survived.
Then one day, a fancy carriage arrived at the dilapidated shack she was staying in.
A noble man alighted from it and had his guards drag her out.
Desmond Veymont
"What is your name, girl?"
Arielle Veymont
*scared* "A-Arielle."
Without another word, she was shoved into the carriage.
That was Arielle's first meeting with her father, Duke Desmond Veymont. And the start of her nightmares.
Character Information/Lore
Name: Lady Arielle Veymont
Title: Illegitimate Child of Veymont
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Name: Lady Jayna Veymont
Title: Heiress of Veymont
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Blue
Name: Lord Derrick Veymont
Title: Heir of Veymont
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Blue
Name: Duke Desmond Veymont
Title : Duke of Veymont
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Blue
Name: Duchess Monique Veymont
Title: Duchess of Veymont
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Gray
Name: Prince Cassian Estoria
Title: Crown Prince of the Estorian Empire
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Silver
Name: Pope Elias Estoria
Title: Pope of Estoria
Hair Color: Ash-brown
Eye Color: Red
Lore: The story takes place in the Empire of Estoria. A huge mass of land made up by a cluster of kingdoms.
The Empire is divided into two political powers: The Crown and the Temple.
The Crown consists of the Imperial family and the nobility and are currently the higher ruling power between the two factions.
The Temple consists of the Pope, cardinals and the priests. Despite being the lesser faction, their influence however could not be ignored.
For ages, the two factions have ruled the Empire while competing for the highest mantle of authority.
But then a new player on the political chessboard emerged.
Chapter One
After an hour of riding, the carriage arrived at a magnificent mansion
Arielle was told to come down from the carriage, which she did. She then followed her father into the building.
Waiting in the main hallway was a group of servants who had their heads bowed low.
Head Butler
*bowing* Welcome back Master.
Desmond Veymont
*nods* This is Arielle, my daughter. See that she is settled.
Head Butler
*To a nearby maid* Please see the girl to a room.
Maria
*to Arielle* Please follow me, Young Mistress.
Arielle follows the maid and they arrive at a door.
Inside was the most luxurious room Arielle had ever seen.
Maria
This will be your room from now on, my lady. I will draw your bath now.
Young Arielle
*looks around in awe* Am I really allowed to stay here?
Maria ignores her and draws the bath, she then proceeds to strip her off her tattered clothing and wash her thoroughly.
After the bath, she dries her off and helps her into a simple but beautiful pink and white dress with matching shoes and accessories.
Maria
The Master has requested that you join them for lunch in the dining room.
Young Arielle
*nervous* Okay.
Maria
Then please follow me.
Maria led Arielle to the dining room and then she left with a bow.
Arielle took in the fancy room in front of her before focusing on the occupants of the room.
At the head of the table, sat her father. By his right was beautiful woman with long silky black hair and steely grey eyes, looking at her with barely concealed disdain.
By her father's left was a young man who also had black hair but with light blue eyes. He gave a small smile.
Next to him was a pretty young girl who looked to be the same age as she. She had long black hair like the older woman but blue eyes like the man sitting close to her.
The girl had a smile on her face but her eyes examined her like one would do a bug.
Desmond Veymont
Take a seat Arielle.
Young Arielle
*meekly* Yes Father.
As she sat, the servants began serving lunch.
Arielle waited till everyone had started eating before picking up her fork.
Young Jayna
*innocently* You're using the wrong cutlery.
Young Arielle
*embarrassed* Oh, I-
Monique Veymont
*scoffs* She can't even manage simple etiquette.
Derrick Veymont
*mouths to Arielle* Watch me.
Young Arielle
*nods and follows him*
Young Jayna
*glares at them*
After dinner, Duke Veymont told them that Arielle had officially become a member of the family and must be treated accordingly.
Monique Veymont
*enraged* So you just expect me to sit here while you bring your bastard child into this house.
Desmond Veymont
*coldly* My decision is final. You can leave if you don't like it.
Monique Veymont
*remains silent*
Derrick Veymont
*softly* Welcome to the family Arielle.
Young Jayna
*sweetly* Yes, welcome Sister. I really hope we can get along. If you ever need anything, my door is always open.
Desmond Veymont
*sternly* Now that you are a member of this family, I expect nothing but perfection. Am I clear?
Young Arielle
*softly* Yes Father.
And with that, Arielle's new life as a noble lady began.
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