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There are many stories of chivalry where the heroic knight saves the damsel in

distress.

This is not one of them.

Let's kill the beast for glory!

Be on guard.

The last I could find.

Did you take the tapestries into town like father asked?

This morning.

We should take the furs too.

And the drapes.

Not the drapes. You hate that pattern in your room anyway.

They serve a purpose.

Floria, our people are freezing.

And starving.

Who'd come this far north?

Elodie, why are they leaving?

There's nothing left for them here, Floria.

Share this with your

sister. Come on. Could you see who it was?

A stranger, my lady.

They may take whatever wood they can carry. I'll see to it. Come on, Floor.

Move on.

Father?

You must be Elodie.

I am.

She will do.

We await your decision.

Thank you, Your Holiness.

Father,

what's happening?

Who is that?

Stepmother.

Well, what is it?

From the queen of Aurea.

Proposal. Oh, my goodness.

I have made a match.

Yeah.

He is a prince.

A prince?

I know you've always wished to travel, as did your mother.

Go.

See the world.

This man, he has a fleet of ships.

Carriages full of gold.

That's no reason to marry We need this As stores are empty,

we will not make it to the Thor Your people need you

Elodie, what's the matter?

Nothing.

Father says it's natural to be nervous about meeting your new husband and his

family.

They're strangers.

I'd never even heard of the kingdom of Ori until Father sprung this on me.

Are you crazy?

What are you two doing up there?

Come down here.

Come on.

This is how you want your prince to meet you.

Skid. Cold as a corpse. Nose all drippy and wet.

What have I been telling you this entire trip?

First impressions of everything.

I have good news, girl.

The captain informs me we approach Auria's coastline.

It should be any time now.

Father?

What in the world?

Looks almost...

Almost like a dragon.

It's okay

Oh, my heavens.

My lords, my ladies, be welcome to the kingdom of Aurea.

The royal family is at prayer, but word has been sent of your arrival.

In the meantime, your rooms have been made ready.

If you will follow me.

Is this a dream?

If so, can I move in and never wake up?

If you want these people to think we belong here, you can't act so easily

impressed.

What do you think, Ellie?

I think I had a rather limited definition of wealthy.

I pray this is to your liking, my lady.

A bath has been drawn, and supper has been carried hence.

At first light, I shall return to convey you to meet His Royal Highness, Henry,

Prince of Waria.

Floria, stop touching everything.

There's something wrong.

I just hope he's kind.

And well-read.

Handsome.

Let's all give Ella D some privacy.

She can use the time to settle in, as we all could.

Oh, indeed.

Milady? Everyone's waiting.

Hello?

I can't sleep.

I still can't believe we're going to live here from now on.

You and me both.

I keep thinking if only Mother were alive, I could just talk to her about

all of this.

Perhaps you could talk to Stepmother.

She means well.

Even if she is a bit...

Exhausting.

It'll be fine.

You'll see.

Eurylite, you can do anything.

What is your greatest strength?

I always tell the truth, Your Majesty.

Some might call that a weakness.

Do you know your heart?

I believe I do, Your Majesty.

And what is it telling you now?

In truth, it is beating too loudly for me to hear much of anything, Your

Majesty.

Arise, Elodie.

I'm Henry.

Very pleased to finally meet you, my lady.

We all are.

My son understates our joy.

And if I may say so... Your father has understated your beauty.

I've never known my father to understate much of anything, Your Majesty.

I see she arrives with some wit. Should you want it or not, Your Majesty?

And you must be Floria.

It seems even a harsh clime can grow the fairest flowers.

I love your castle.

I mean, I really love it.

Like, a lot.

Your Majesty.

But you're to make yourself at home, child.

We elders have some trivial matters like weddings to attend to.

Yes, your correspondence made mention of some particulars you wish to discuss in

person. The two of us can confer in private.

Yes. It's nothing to bore our young people with.

They have a far more important task at hand.

They must get to know each other.

Do you have any questions of me?

Questions of what subject?

You may choose the subject.

What do you think about me?

Pardon?

Well, you seem disinterested at best.

Which is your prerogative, but I'd like to know if the person that I'm being

guilted into marrying truly likes me or not.

If my attitude offends you, I do apologize. It was not my intent.

However, I was unaware that you were being guilted into anything.

The land where I come from is exactly how your mother explained.

Harsh and barren.

This union will save us.

I've made my peace with it.

My happiness is a small price to pay for the future of my people.

Is something wrong?

It's just, in the letter you sent in advance of your arrival, you sounded

different.

Different? In what way?

Far more, um, flowery?

Maybe that's because my stepmother dictated most of it, and my sister's

idea was the heart.

Heart? I thought it was some sort of provincial insignia.

It actually drew this.

Hold on, it's a maze, isn't it?

I hope that you will get to know my heart. That is very clever.

I used to make them for Floria when she was little.

May I ask you another question?

Certainly.

Do they always follow you so closely?

This is them giving me space.

That must be tiring.

It is, actually.

I saw some horses being left unattended at the stables.

You're right.

Where'd you learn to ride like that?

My mother.

Which way now?

Well, depends on what you want to see.

Everything.

Very well.

What happened in there?

Is the wedding still on?

Aye. You settled on a fair bride price.

More gold than I can ever imagine.

Then why do you look so?

No, it's nothing. I'm fine.

Tell me, you didn't say anything to embarrass us.

No, I did not.

Because it's very important that our two families get along.

Not only for Elodie's sake, but for ours. I said nothing.

Nothing's wrong.

I saw something high on the mountain last night.

Torches.

You saw that?

I couldn't sleep.

It was an ancient ceremony.

Or, rather, one of three.

They're very significant to my family.

For our whole kingdom, really.

They, um... They honor our ancestors.

That's why my mother chose these dates for our wedding.

It is quite beautiful.

Yes, I suppose.

I really don't have anything else to compare it to.

May I confide in you something?

Yes.

My greatest wish is to go see the world.

Really set out and see it, you know?

I do, actually.

It's my life's dream.

For as long as I can remember, I've longed to explore the distant lands.

The ones you only read about.

Perhaps one day we will.

Everything's so beautiful, Your Majesty.

I'm glad you approve.

Very elegant.

You have impeccable taste.

Everything is just so exquisite.

I'm sorry, is there something I can help you with? I just thought we might become

better acquainted, seeing as we're about to be family.

This must be very exciting for you.

Your father was a rope maker, was he not?

The finest in the city.

And here you are. You've climbed so high.

Still, one mustn't forget one's station.

Nor place undue import on what is ultimately a transaction born of

necessity.

Necessity? Well, your family needs money.

My family needs a bride.

What we don't need is more family.

I wish all the best for Henry and Eloise. I merely... Elodie.

Pardon?

My stepdaughter.

Her name is Elodie.

That's what I said.

Good day, Lady Bayford.

It's perfect.

Everything in here is so perfect.

Stepmother, is something the matter?

Elodie, I know we haven't always been close, but I need you to listen to

me now.

This wedding is a mistake.

What?

I don't understand.

These people?

I don't trust them. It's hard to explain, but a mother knows these

things. Only yesterday you were enamored by this place.

Floria. I was wrong.

They may be royalty, but that doesn't make them good people.

Well, what does father think?

He refuses to talk about it. And when I try to tell him my worries, he snaps at

me. Because you're being unreasonable. That's enough, Floor.

Elodie, I swear that I only want what's best for you.

Am I interrupting something?

No.

Just... girl talk.

Well, tomorrow's a big day, and these girls, they need their rest.

Think about... What I said.

There's still time.

Time for what?

I hope you know what you're doing.

Good night, my angels.

Good night, Father.

Thank you.

You may kiss the bride.

I present my son and new daughter, Elodie, Princess of Orion.

Goodbye, Father.

I hope I'm half as beautiful someday as you are today.

Twice as beautiful.

Where are we going?

Do you remember how I told you about those ancient ceremonies up on the

mountain? Yes.

Going to pay homage to my ancestors.

Welcome, Princess.

For generations, it has been our task, our duty, to protect our people.

The price is dear, but so too the reward.

So tonight, you join a long line of women who have helped to

build this kingdom.

When our ancestors first lay claim to this island,

They found they were not its sole inhabitants.

A creature dwelt here first, the last of its kind.

With savage bloodlust, the beast left its lair and set upon the village.

So the king gathered his soldiers to avenge his people.

But their steel was no match for the monster, and each man met his end.

Each. save one.

For the king, the beast had a far worse fate in store.

Give up his three beloved daughters, and the island could be shared.

A cruel torture.

He adored his daughters.

But his duty to his subjects was stronger.

And so a pact was made.

The three princesses met their end in the belly of the beast, and a kingdom

was born.

It is this sacrifice we commemorate every generation.

A tradition going back centuries.

Your hand, child.

A legacy of honor and duty.

You now inherit Princess Elodie of Aurea.

Let our two lines mingle and fast become one.

She is now of royal blood.

To ensure that our kingdom thrives forevermore pay your due to the realm

Toss the coin into the chasm

The

ceremony

is now complete You may make your return

I'll carry you back.

I'm fine with walking, really.

Floria would love this part.

Close your eyes.

I've got you.

That's not mine.

You poor thing.

What happened to you?

strikes mother

Exciting. What do you want?

I want... What is promised.

What is owed.

Every generation... Your kind must pay.

A sense of royalty betrays you.

It's in your blood.

Did I hurt you?

Quiet now?

A clever one.

The last one was over so...

My greatest wish is to go see the world.

Perhaps one day we will.

Don't worry.

I won't hurt you.

And I can't have the other.

Carlotta.

How many?

Did anyone make it out?

I'm sorry.

A map.

Now, where am I?

Tree.

The entrance cave.

Right now.

Into bird cave.

Through the twisted tunnel.

Reaching water.

The Glowam Cave.

Keep following down.

I am here.

How do I escape?

Is this it?

Did a princess make it out?

Three ways. Take the middle fork.

Music note.

Crystals.

Go on.

And then... I am free.

Music.

This is it.

Wish me luck.

You made it out.

That's the guy.

Princess, not for any of you.

Three were taken.

Three must be given.

Move on Don't what you paid for me Lord, I'll just wait up top

you'll do no such thing.

I Hired you to guide us to her No one leaves here without my daughter

A creature dwelt here first.

The last of its kind.

Slay the Valiant!

family show mercy i won't give you anything

death is not enough

for you you will know

She can hear you.

I warned you. It's too late.

The beast lurks in its lair.

It's surely taken up here by now to devour it. Its lair?

Where is it?

Sir, your daughter's been down here nigh on too long.

She's almost certainly been killed.

I'm told some have tried to hunt the beast for its blood.

Nonsense.

I'm here for my daughter.

Father.

Please.

I beg of you.

It's not my mercy that you should seek.

Call her.

She's alive?

Elodie's still alive?

I have made a horrible, horrible mistake.

To sacrifice the one thing I love most, to trade your life

for the good of my people.

I thought that I could take the gold.

That I could live with myself.

My choice.

But I come.

I come.

Tell her to come to you.

Thank you.

We'll be right back.

I knew she was trouble.

Where are you going? To fix this.

Elodie.

Seize her!

You can't!

She's just a child! You promised us a daughter.

Elodie! Stepmother.

Elodie! Stepmother.

Oh, thank God.

Are you all right? I can manage.

Where's Floria? They took her to the caves in your place.

I tried to stop them from taking your sister. I have to save her. No, I'll go.

I can find her.

It may be too late.

No.

Not if I can help it.

Your father.

Go.

Please.

Go.

Please let me go.

Mother, enough.

She's too young.

A prince protects his kingdom without hesitation or complaint.

Give me your hand. I cannot do this.

She's just a child.

You're weak.

I'm coming for you, Floor.

They did not let you live Nor shall I let Elodie

Your

sister

will come for you

There she is now.

Floria, can you hear me?

Wake up!

We need to hurry.

Floria!

Melody.

Melody, you're alive.

Okay.

I'm gonna get you out of here.

My leg!

I had it when it fell.

We don't have time, Flo.

Not yet. What now?

You have to hide quickly.

What about you?

I must tell her the truth.

Where are you hiding?

Dragon.

That won't kill me.

But it will make me angry.

Good.

I'm angry, too.

We have both been lied to.

They said you set upon their village. That the king came only to defend his

people. He came?

Unprovoked.

I know what they did.

I know they killed your children.

They?

You.

Your kind.

Your blood.

No! My daughters were the last of my line. So I will take their daughters

until my final breath.

Except you haven't.

We are not their daughters.

More love.

Smell it in your blood.

No.

I have an army with me.

Every innocent woman whose life was stolen down here.

Your kind were never innocent.

Then go ahead.

Show me your fire.

What are you waiting for?

My sister had this too.

All of us did.

That is how they make us royal.

That is the blood you smell.

They fooled you.

You've been killing innocent daughters just like they did.

No I'm through doing what I'm told

Elodie. You must believe me. I haven't slept a moment since... Since you tried

to kill my sister.

I had no choice. Don't you dare explain yourself to this... this commoner.

Is she to be the third?

Princess number three.

She's the last.

And then I'll be free to marry whoever... That's enough, Henry!

You know nothing of what we've endured.

You know nothing of our story.

Take your family.

And run.

I will offer you all one last chance to do the same.

No?

You insolent creature.

You think we ought to fear you now.

Why?

Because you somehow managed to escape the dragon.

It's not me you should fear.

This is the end of your story.

You can't be serious.

But I am.

We will run it together.

We've got a bounty of supplies.

Enough to get us through this freeze and the next.

Oh, Belody.

You're the only person I trust to look after our people, Mother.

Can I help too?

Floria, I'm... Counting on it.

Stepmother! Stepmother, come and see this! Oh my heavens!

Milady, what course shall we steer?

Home.

I feel it

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