Brief Summary
The story revolves around Prince Cassian, who is cursed, and Sariah, a healer who is actually the Naga Queen seeking revenge for her ancestor's betrayal. Cassian discovers the truth about the curse and the Hearthstone, a source of conflict. He chooses to break the cycle of vengeance, shattering the Hearthstone and freeing both his kingdom and Sariah from the past. Sariah eventually returns, and Cassian rebuilds the kingdom based on forgiveness and hope, while the former king is exiled to seek redemption.
- Prince Cassian is under a curse that has claimed the lives of previous heirs.
- Sariah, a healer, arrives and performs rituals to help Cassian, but she is actually the Naga Queen seeking revenge.
- Cassian learns about the curse, the Hearthstone, and his father's role in angering the Naga Queen.
- Cassian shatters the Hearthstone, breaking the cycle of vengeance and freeing Sariah.
- Cassian rebuilds the kingdom based on forgiveness, and Sariah eventually returns.
The Cursed Kingdom
Once upon a time, there was a kingdom that was once prosperous but is now in ruins because of a curse. The curse has taken the lives of six heirs before Prince Cassian. The kingdom is waiting to see if Prince Cassian will be the one to break the curse on his 25th birthday.
The Mysterious Healer
Prince Cassian, panicking, runs to the attic where he finds something. A young woman named Sariah arrives at the palace, claiming to be a healer drawn to those with wounds. The king is hopeful that she can help his son. Cassian feels an instant connection with Sariah, and the king arranges for her to stay. Sariah convinces the king that Cassian needs to perform certain rituals to survive his 25th birthday.
Rituals and Secrets
Sariah continues to have Cassian perform strange rituals, which he doesn't mind as long as she is with him. As their bond grows, the king becomes distant and is seen meeting with someone in secret, discussing the Hearthstone and its importance 70 days after Cassian's 25th birthday. They are unaware that they are being watched.
The Weight of the Past
Cassian notices Sariah seems distracted. Sariah says that the weight of her past distracts her. Cassian shares that he found an ancient scroll in the attic revealing the curse is real. He explains that his father sought wealth by using the Hearthstone, which angered the Naga Queen. Cassian wants to right his ancestor's wrongdoings, but feels the burden of their actions. Sariah's face softens, and she tells Cassian that he can't undo what's been done. Cassian believes he can, hinting he found something else in the attic.
The King's Plan
The king summons Cassian and tells him that he is the key to the kingdom's salvation and must place the Hearthstone in the earth. The king assures Cassian that he will provide everything needed and expects obedience. Cassian feels the weight of his ancestors' betrayal.
The Naga Queen Revealed
As dawn breaks, Cassian is missing, and the king finds the Hearthstone gone. Sariah is captured as the prime suspect. The king questions her about the Hearthstone's location, but Sariah transforms into the Naga Queen. She reveals that the king's betrayal brought the kingdom to ruin and that she only took the form of a healer because Cassian released a strange energy that could break the curse.
Breaking the Curse
Cassian appears and shatters the Hearthstone, filled with the fury of his ancestors. He tells his father that the stone enslaved him and tells Sariah to let go of her vengeance. Sariah feels stronger but questions her purpose without revenge. Cassian says that he felt resilience in the attic and that he will fight for peace in his kingdom. He promises to wait for Sariah to let go of the past.
A New Beginning
Sariah leaves with a promise to return. She eventually does, finding solace in Cassian, who is building a kingdom based on trust and hope. Cassian rebuilds the kingdom with the lessons of the past. The former king is stripped of his possessions and exiled to seek redemption.
