"Once upon a time," the Queen began in a low voice, "there was a house. A great house. Its history was strange, but the people of that house were known to be kind. Honest. Loyal. It was a house after the people's heart… and after the king's own heart."
Her words seemed to echo in the prison and Aeron closely listened as he held the prison bars.
"This house played safe," she continued. "They walked the path of honor. They were loved by many, for they caused no harm and lived in peace. But in the kingdom, there was another house. Another great house. Unlike the first, this one was full of schemes and ambition. They played dark games, whispered lies, and moved pieces in secret. And though they were powerful, they were hated. And you know that evil always hates what is good."
