On Tanul’s main island of Kabber- Ka was the city of Nesh. It was carved from different verities of self-regenerating crystals that grew out of the surface of the planet.  The palace complex, at the city’s center, consisted of one main pentagonal tower surrounded by several shorter hexagonal towers. All of these connected by crystal that had been carved into sky-bridges and stairs. The King’s throne room was housed in the main tower. He looked out the window, watching as Jarron was led to the main doors of the palace. He sat awaiting the arrival of the latest batch of Tanulian children brought home. His crystal throne, springing from the floor of the room was covered in gold-leafing and upholstered in soft Veltain.    

         “Your majesty”, the high king’s advisor, Kirshen, walked into the grand chamber, “shall I show them in?”

         High King Arameus took a deep breath in anticipation, “Yes show them in.”

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         Aimee, her brother Eridon, and Catanya stood beside Jarron awaiting an audience with the king. As she ran a hand along the glistening, satiny material of her dress, she thought All the events of the past few days. I hope I remember everything? Aimee thought over the lessons on etiquette in her mind. But through it all one thought

Fought its way to the front, This might be the last time I see Catanya but at least she’ll be on world.

         Jarron looked over at Aimee and said, “Touch of the butterflies?”

         Try a touch of the Tirigian Atlas Moths. She placed her hand on her stomach what if I make a mistake? The royals I’ve met in the past have always been harsh with any mistake.