The Earth queen

The Earth Kingdom, now under the rule of the ruthless and arrogant temporary king, Berren Blackthorn, following the death of the previous Water King, languished in despair. Berren Blackthorn was known for his iron fist and cruelty, banishing defiers into the desolate outskirts of the Earth Kingdom without a second thought. His reign brought fear and oppression, casting a shadow over the kingdom that once thrived under fair and just leadership.

The people of the Earth Kingdom yearned for a leader who would restore justice and compassion, someone who would liberate them from the horrors of Berren Blackthorn's rule.

Amidst the desolate outskirts of the Earth Kingdom, where the harsh winds whispered tales of despair, lived a young couple once blessed by fortune, now burdened by hardship. Banished from the heart of the kingdom for their inability to pay the hefty taxes imposed by King Berren Blackthorn, they found refuge in a humble dwelling on the fringes of society.

The young couple, as well as their maid, celebrated the birth of their first child—a daughter. Little did they know, fate had marked their newborn with the elemental symbol, a shimmering insignia that foretold a destiny entwined with the realms of great power.

Desperate to shield their child from the perilous knowledge of her mark, the couple kept it secret. Yet, unbeknownst to them, their neighbor—a curious soul with ears tuned to secrets—overheard their discussions about the mark and spread word like wildfire.

Fearing for their daughter's safety, the parents made a heart-wrenching decision. With trembling hands, they scarred their infant daughter's skin, hoping to obscure the elemental mark. It was an act born of love and desperation, a sacrifice they prayed would protect their precious child from danger of the world beyond their doorstep.

One fateful day, bandits from the Fire Kingdom, wielding stolen magic and hearts blackened by greed, descended upon the young family's home. Flames danced and crackled, consuming everything in their path as the bandits sought to seize the marked child and sell her to the highest bidder in the Fire Kingdom's palace.

Amidst the chaos, the family's loyal maid,a woman of courage and compassion,fought valiantly to protect the child she had come to love as her own. Bruised and battered, she managed to snatch the infant from the grasp of the attackers and fled into the night, her every step fueled by desperation and determination.

With her last might, the maid reached the river that bordered the Earth Kingdom's palace, placing the baby gently in a makeshift basket. She then placed the basket upon the water's surface, and then whispered a tearful prayer for her safety before succumbing to her wounds on the riverbank, her life given in sacrifice for the innocent soul she had protected.

As dawn broke, the baby girl drifted upon the river's gentle currents, untouched by the flames that had ravaged her home and claimed the lives of he parents, Floating towards the Earth Kingdom's palace.

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