LIRILITH'S REIGN pt 1
The queen was dead,and the court had been thrown into chaos;without an heir, the Seelie throne was empty.With the nobles fighting amongst themselves, trying to prove who had more legal claim to the throne; they were unprepared for the Viceroy's announcement,that there was already an heir to the throne.The announcement did not go over well;they did not consider a half elf as the proper heir,despite her pedigree.
"Nevertheless,she is of royal blood,and one of the few left of Ilithian's line. Therefor ,your future queen." the Viceroy stated sternly.
Amongst the squabbling courtiers, a single voice of reason rang out. " The only way to prove who's the legitimate heir to the throne,is to have Ilithian's Star judge them.Only one of Iliathian's blood can get the star to glow.If this child is truly of Ilithian's blood,then her claim to the throne cannot be questioned"
The court became quiet,as all turned to see who made the comment;then bowed in respect to the tall simply dressed figure gliding through the court.
" Duchess Lirilith, the court is honored by your presence." The Viceroy bowed his head in respect.
"As it should ,Viceroy,as it should ." was her tart reply.She fixed the court with a steely eye,her cold gaze sweeping over the courtiers,until they dropped their eyes submissively. As one of the oldest Sidhe, she had been ancient long before they came into existence,and everyone feared her.Sister to Ilithian himself,she watched over his surviving kin, after he passed into the Dreaming;though eligible for the throne herself , she often preferred to advise ,than rule.The way she would rule, was as Regent,until the heirs were old enough to rule;which was very few ,and far in between. Unfortunately, for the courtiers, this looked to be one of those times. As Regent ,Lirilith was a very shrewd administrator,and brooked no nonsense.She had no patience for gossip mongers,or courtiers currying for favours,and when crossed , her ire was dangerous to face.
Little beknownst to the Seeligh Court,Lirilith often regretted her marriageless state,and her lack of young ones.Oblivious as they were to the outside world, much of the court,were unaware that many of the fae had left the world,and went back to the stars in which they came. She knew,and watched with silent tears,as one by one the fae simply vanished from the outside world,and gradually one by one left the Sidhe court as well. She knew it would be a matter of time ,when even the Sidhe would cease to exist.The silly courtiers, had no idea their doom was coming,and probably didn't care.She needed to do something,and fast;but what?
It was unfortunate that the Immortal Llewelyn,had taken his niece from their custody,but she understood his reasoning. Too many attempts had been made on her life,while in their care,although the perpetrators have been found,and dealt with,it still didn't dismiss the fact ,that he felt the child was no longer safe.That he felt she was safer in the Outside world was a slap,but Lirilith was forced to agree.The court was no place to raise a child;especially one as precious as Heather.She remembered Heather's mother Aldebaran,and her aunt Ishandra;Ishandra was the eldest of the two girls,and until recently queen of the Sidhe court.Unfortunately,she died without an heir; and with Aldebaran still missing,the child Heather was next in line for the throne.Sadly,though there were many who rather see her dead, than to have her succeed as future queen.
Bringing her attention back to to her current surroundings, she fixed the court with a steely eye, she then stated " Until that time comes,I will stand in as regent,like I always have, in times of need.Any attempts on the child's life,for any reason,whatsoever,will result in forfeiture of your own,and immediate seizure of properties.I will not put up with any interference from any one in this matter" her words fell over a stunned crowd.
The Viceroy nodded in approval;as Duchess Lirilith took her seat upon the throne.He had served as Viceroy for as long as Ilithian's line had ruled, and Duchess Lirilith had always been a strong Regent,perhaps stronger than some of the rulers.She kept the court in line,and was a skilled diplomat ; much of the alliances were formed through her skillful negotiations.he wondered what her next move will be.