The following text is only part one of our revamp event and what the current members are currently witnessing. Stay tuned for Sunday, when our next part will be up!
TW: Hints of alcohol abuse and slight self harm.
Everything in and around Astral had returned to its natural state. Citizens returned to their occupations and activities, therefore returning to a life that was at least partly normal. However, faith in their King had been severely rattled to the very center for everyone, or at least for the majority of the people. Even those who had honored the King with their adoration were now keeping their mouths shut and only witnessing the unfolding events from a distance. This conduct, however, did not go unnoticed by the King, who watched as those he ruled grew further and more away from him. Everyone within the castle could see how it drove the king or queen nuts, and how his paranoia increased as a result. Conversations among the maids began to circulate, and stories concerning the King gradually began to spread. It was stated that the King was biting his nails so much that they were bleeding, and it was also said that he had become so enraged that nothing that any of his staff did was ever satisfactory to him. He then proceeded to rage and scream at them while he flung his plate at their feet. The staff at the castle had already begun referring to him in derogatory terms such as "maniac" and "psychopathic." As word spread across Astral and even beyond the borders of the Kingdom, more and more individuals began to question the legitimacy of the throne.
"How is it even possible for someone like him to be in charge of a kingdom?" , "He is going completely insane. He has no right to even wear the crown at this point. He is no longer qualified to serve as our King" , " After everything he has done, why does he insist on playing the victim now? What about us?".
The people's voices were getting louder, which was something that nobody really found unexpected anymore. It was very evident that the people no longer desired him to serve as their King, but there was nothing that could be done about it. Not under a system that relies on dictatorship. At the very least, it appeared to be like that for the people, which simply led to even greater irritation on their part.
However, the majority of people were unaware of the fact that individuals were already moving under them. Making preparations in advance for a day that will shortly arrive and bring about a change for good. Since a long time ago, they had become sick of the way the King was leading their home, and now their objective was to put a stop to it. They only ever existed for this one particular reason.
One day, the King learned about the spectacle of the Lunar Eclipse, that occurred only once every hundred years which ever since was celebrated by all around. It was a night of offerings, shrines lit up everywhere and people gifted food to their Gods as thanks. Celebrations were held and whole Astral would be lit by candles and small bonfires.
The King immediately saw that this was his opportunity to finally win back his people and demonstrate to them how magnificent he truly was. He talked to his people while in a state of intoxication, showing them what a mess he had become, and he wanted each and every one of them to take part in his scheme.
"Dear Citizens of Astral, the time that you have been waiting for has finally arrived. You pick up on that? It is time, at long last, to forgive your King, and in light of this realization, I have a proposition for you. One in which I hope each and every one of you will take part. Is that clear? You are cordially invited to the festivities of the Lunar Eclipse, hosted by yours truly, myself, the most powerful King in the history of the universe, the one who designed each and every one of your houses and deserves to be cherished. Once every hundred years, we are granted the opportunity to see this miraculous event. The duration of our night will be exactly 18 hours. Throughout the course of that night, I want all of you..."
The message was cut short, but the harm had already been done. It had already disseminated across the populace of Astral. causing everyone to be stunned by the statements their King had decided to make.
But did the people actually suffer as a result of it? Or a detriment to himself personally?
For others, the arrival of this letter marked the beginning of the transition into a new era, and preparations had already begunβ¦
In case we got your interest, reservations are definitely open. Acceptances however, happen after the revamp / event.
We hope to see you soon and be ready for what is to come.
