
The Lost King
By Storybird

09 Aug, 2023

The Kingdom of Daskar was a realm of rugged beauty, where the mountains met the sea. Its king, Nekane, was a noble and courageous ruler, adored by his subjects. Two of his most trusted advisors and warriors were Rac, his childhood friend, and Aella, his lover.

Nekane was a strong king until his health began to decline rapidly, he suffered from a stomach wound which had never recovered. Time saw him grow frail and weak, he began using a crutch.

One day, Nekane collapsed, coughing blood. Aella, his lover, was not surprised, she had seen his health deteriorating. Yet, it was a sight that made her heart ache with fear and worry.

The very next morning, Aella woke to an empty bed. Nekane was nowhere to be found. Rac, Nekane's longtime friend, ordered a search to be carried out throughout the kingdom, a search that lasted for months.

Despite their best efforts, the king remained lost. With heavy hearts, Rac and Aella decided to extend their search beyond the borders of Daskar. They decided to journey across the sea, to Cuiport, where Nekane was born.

Cuiport was a far cry from Daskar's serene beauty. It was a rough port city where cruelty and betrayal ruled the streets. Amidst its shabby buildings and narrow alleyways, Rac and Aella searched for their missing king.

Their search brought them to a run-down, old building. A muffled grunt from its dark basement caught their attention. A feeling of dread washed over them as they descended the stairs into the murky depths.

There, they found Nekane, gagged, bound, and on the brink of death. They frantically cut away the ropes and removed the gag, feeling a mix of relief and despair at the sight of their barely conscious king.

As they began to tend to their king, footsteps echoed from the staircase. They turned, weapons drawn, to face the newcomer. Magnus, Nekane's brother, appeared from the shadows with a sinister smile.

Their hearts filled with rage as they realized that Magnus had kidnapped Nekane. A bitter fight ensued. Despite the elements of surprise and deceit on Magnus’s side, Rac and Aella fought with determination and patience.

The battle was fierce, but the truth and loyalty of Rac and Aella prevailed in the end. With a final blow, Rac ended Magnus' life, freeing the Kingdom of Daskar from his treachery.

They carried Nekane back to Daskar, where they nursed him back to health. It took time, but Nekane eventually recovered, and Rac and Aella were hailed as heroes by the people of Daskar.

Their journey to Cuiport brought fear, but it also brought an era of peace in Daskar. With Magnus gone, Nekane ruled with new strength, his health restored, and his treacherous brother no longer a threat.

Rac and Aella remained his loyal advisors and friends, their bond with Nekane stronger than ever. They stood by their king, unwavering, their actions a testament to the values of loyalty, courage, and determination.

The story of the missing king, the search, and the rescue served as a reminder for the Daskar people - that even in the face of deceit and treachery, loyalty and bravery would always triumph.

From that day forward, the Kingdom of Daskar thrived under the reign of Nekane, with Rac and Aella by his side. And thus, the tale unfolded, a tale of loyalty and valor, of resilience and love, that would echo through Daskar's history forever.