In the grand palace of Pakuan Pajajaran, Putri Kandita walked gracefully, her beauty unmatched even by the stars. Yet, beneath the glittering chandeliers and the regal walls, envy festered. The king's other children and concubines plotted, their jealousy a dark shadow over Putri Kandita's favored status.
"I sense a storm brewing within these walls," she confided in her mother, the beloved queen, as they strolled through the royal gardens.
The treacherous plan took its toll as Putri Kandita and her mother were struck by a mysterious illness. Cast out from the palace, they embarked on a journey southward. The once vibrant queen succumbed to the disease, leaving Putri Kandita alone with her sorrow.
"I promise to stay strong, Mother," she vowed, tears mingling with the dew-covered grass.
Putri Kandita stumbled upon a bubbling stream, its waters sparkling under the first light of dawn. Parched and weary, she drank deeply, feeling life return to her weary limbs. The river led her to a hidden spring where she bathed, the water washing away her affliction over time.
"This water is a blessing," she murmured, rejuvenated and filled with newfound hope.
Empowered by the healing waters, Putri Kandita journeyed to the southern coast. Here, she discovered a majestic power within herself, commanding the tumultuous waves with a mere gesture. Her presence became a part of the very sea, a guardian of its depths.
"I am one with the ocean," she declared, her voice carrying over the roaring surf.
Word of Putri Kandita's beauty and power spread far and wide, attracting young princes eager to win her hand. Yet, none could match her prowess or withstand the trials she set—a duel with the formidable southern waves.
"Only the worthy shall stand beside me," she proclaimed, watching as suitors faltered and fell.
In the end, Putri Kandita embraced her fate as the revered Nyi Roro Kidul, the Queen of the Southern Sea. Her legend grew, a tale of betrayal transformed into one of resilience and strength. She stood as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of perseverance.
"I am Nyi Roro Kidul, guardian of the ocean's secrets," she declared, her spirit intertwined with the endless waves.