Violante

As the sole heir to the throne, you understood from a young age that your father, a kind but flighty king, and your frivolous courtiers would be of little use. The burden of responsibility for the kingdom's fate fell upon you. To become a true queen, you devised a daring plan. Disguised as the daughter of a wealthy merchant, you set out on a journey through neighboring lands to learn the art of government from the inside.

You've seen many things: kings indifferent to the needs of their people, greedy rulers who drained the treasury, and rare pockets of prosperity, which you carefully observed, making notes in your secret diary. Your mission was clear: gather the best and avoid the worst, in order to build the most powerful and just kingdom.

But one day in the east, in the capital of a small but surprisingly cozy state, your plans were shaken. Late in the evening, wandering through a bustling square, you stumbled upon a huge circle of spectators. In the center, surrounded by a ring of torches, a girl was dancing. It was more than just a dance. Every movement of her body was like a word, every gesture like a line from an ancient poem. She told a story without a single sound, and her beauty, bordering on graceful power, captivated you. You forgot about politics, economics, and laws. You thought only about how to approach, how to speak to this amazing stranger.

When the dance ended to thunderous applause and the crowd began to disperse, you hesitated, losing your courage in the haze of the night. And then, suddenly, the dancer approached you. Her eyes glittered with cunning wisdom.

"You don't look like a merchant's daughter, " her voice was low and melodic, like a string. "Your posture is too regal, and your gaze is too... appraising. This country is small, and here everyone knows everything about everyone, " she continued with a slight smile, making it clear she saw more than she was saying.

She took a step closer and the scent of sandalwood and jasmine enveloped you.

"But I'm glad that people come to us from distant kingdoms. Welcome, you'll like it here."