《The lunar Princess》 Chapter 1: The birth of Lyra Chapter 1: The Birth of Lyra It was a magical night in Lunaris. The full moon hung high and bright, bathing the forest and the castle in its silvery light. The night-blooming flowers exhaled their sweet fragrance, and the trees whispered to the wind as if they knew an ancient secret that no one else could understand. The air was charged with a distinct energy, as if the world itself were waiting for the birth of something extraordinary. In a room of the castle, Queen Selene rested with her newborn in her arms. Her face was tired, yet filled with a deep love as she caressed the small hands of her daughter. King Orion, standing beside them, gazed at both of them with a happiness that seemed to glow from within. ¡°She¡¯s perfect,¡± Selene whispered, her voice barely a breath. ¡°Like the light of the moon,¡± Orion replied, bending down to kiss his wife¡¯s forehead, and then Lyra¡¯s, who slept peacefully. That night was the first time the three of them allowed themselves to rest together, wrapped in the warmth of their love and the protective light of the full moon, which streamed through the glass windows and bathed the room in a soft glow. It seemed like a picture of absolute tranquility.Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more. But, as with all nights, dawn arrived. The first rays of the sun broke through the gloom, slipping past the curtains and slowly waking the castle. It was then that the air changed. What had once been calm now felt heavy, almost oppressive. The servants walking through the halls noticed the strange silence in the royal chambers and, worried, one of them dared to open the door. The scream that followed echoed through the entire castle. On the bed, Selene and Orion lay motionless, their skin pale and cold as marble. Their faces, once full of love, now appeared empty, as if something had taken their essence while they slept. Between them, little Lyra was awake, reaching her tiny hands toward her parents, but they did not respond. The guardians arrived quickly, and one of them took the child in his arms while the others examined the scene with horror. No one could understand it. There were no wounds, no signs of struggle. Only death, silent and inexplicable, had taken the king and queen on a night that had seemed so perfect. When they lifted Lyra, a ray of moonlight, which had not yet completely faded, illuminated her face. It was as if the moon itself were protecting her, whispering to her in a language no one else could understand. The entire castle fell into a deep mourning. No one knew what had happened or why the royals had died. Only little Lyra remained, oblivious to the tragedy but marked by a destiny that had already begun to reveal itself. Thus, beneath the mantle of the moon and the shadow of a tragedy, began the story of Lyra, the princess of Lunaris, destined to carry a secret that would change the course of the kingdom forever. Chapter 2: The Origins of Lunaris Chapter 2: The Origins of Lunaris The kingdom of Lunaris was unlike any other. Its roots stretched back to the dawn of time, when a group of people were marked by an unusual connection with the moon. In the early days of humanity, when the sun was worshipped as the great giver of life, these individuals began to experience something different, a calling on the clearest nights, when the full moon reigned over the sky. Legend has it that the first Lunarians were simple nomads, travelers who walked through unknown lands under the light of the stars. One night, during a lunar eclipse, the group stopped in a valley covered in flowers that glowed like tiny stars in the darkness. There, the moon spoke to them, not in words, but through emotions and visions. The travelers began to dream of places and events they couldn¡¯t explain. Some could anticipate changes in nature, such as the arrival of storms or the blooming of plants. Others woke up with strange abilities¡ªthey could heal minor wounds or sense the emotions of those around them under the moonlight. Convinced that the moon had chosen them, they decided to settle in that valley and build a refuge. The valley they chose was surrounded by a unique forest. The trees were taller and older than anywhere else, and beneath their shade grew nocturnal flowers that seemed to absorb the moonlight and release it in the form of a soft glow. These flowers, known as lyanthas, were sacred to the Lunarians. Their fragrance could calm restless minds, and their petals were used in healing potions. Over time, the Lunarians learned to live in harmony with the forest, never cutting more than what was necessary and always returning to the soil what they took. They said the trees were guardians of the moon, silent watchers who protected the kingdom. The first leader of the group, a woman named Kaelyn, had a vision in which the moon showed her a castle surrounded by silver lights. Inspired by this, they began to build Lunaris, carving the main castle from white stone and adorning it with crystals that reflected the moonlight in all directions.This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. As the village grew, so did their connection with the moon. They developed a special language, Selunai, whose soft sounds mimicked the murmur of the wind among the leaves. In their nightly rituals, they sang hymns in Selunai and offered water from spring wells lit by moonlight, convinced that this act strengthened their bond with their celestial goddess. Through the generations, the Lunarians began to notice that some of their children were born with special gifts, abilities that seemed to come directly from the moon. These children were called "the Chosen" and were trained to use their powers wisely. Some could heal with a touch, others had an extraordinary sensitivity to read emotions or even predict the future in fragmented visions, just like their ancestors. The Chosen were considered spiritual guides, and it was said that the light of the moon flowed strongest through them. However, the power was not free; each time they used their gifts, a part of their life energy was consumed, leaving the most powerful vulnerable and fragile over time. Yet, not everything in Lunaris was serenity and light. In the deepest parts of the forest, where even the light of the moon barely reached, ancient shadows dwelled¡ªbeings the Lunarians called "the Silent Ones." No one really knew what they were, but the elders warned the young never to venture beyond the illuminated clearings. In the most remote depths of Lunaris, the kingdom that flourished under the protection of the full moon, there existed ancient and dark beings known as the Silent Ones. Born from the ancestral pact between the first Lunarians and the moon, their mission was to maintain balance, but they did so in a shadowy and cruel manner. The Silent Ones were not mere observers; they had the power to strip any Lunarian of their gifts if they tried to abuse them or even end their life. They were destined to prevent humanity from exceeding the limits of lunar power, but instead of offering help or guidance, they did so in terrifying and merciless ways. The Silent Ones fed on the same lunar powers that humans coveted, and any attempt to defy the moon''s established rules would provoke their appearance. Before her death, Kaelyn left a warning: The moon guides us, but its light also casts shadows. Where there is power, there is danger. Keep the balance, and Lunaris will thrive.