Chapter 1 - Origins
August 19th 1789, cries filled the room as Martha gave her final push to bring her son into the world as Andy, her King and husband ran into the room despite the pleas for patience from the midwives. "Martha, my love, you have done well my Queen. Thank you for this beloved gift." Andy said dotingly as he supported his wife and transferred mana to her to replenish her lost strength while the midwives cleaned the child up.
"Your son, your majesty." Magda, the chief midwife said as she gently handed the child to his mother. With his jet-black hair and bright red pupils, both parents looked upon the child like he was the greatest treasure they ever had, and he was. "He has your eyes my Queen." Andy said as he looked at his son gently. No one had seen this side of the King ever since he ascended the throne. One could feel the warmth and love from his gaze. "As he does your hair my King." Martha replied.
Martha and Andy have been married for three years; during this time, they sought a child but couldn't have one due to the fact that they were too talented. Andy ascended the throne three years back after his father's death to old age and was once the prince of his present kingdom known as Gormak. He was known as the spear of judgement as he was a magic spearman who wielded the element of lightning. He was a tall and well-built man in his mid-thirties with jet-black hair and grey eyes. Martha on the other hand was of a humbler background with her father being the chief guard to the previous King; Martha grew up to become the most powerful mage in the land of Gormak, wielding fire magic beyond the likes of which anyone in the kingdom had ever seen. Being as beautiful as she was, Martha had many admirers even when she was in the mage academy, which was where she met Andy and their story blossomed forth.
"What shall we call him?" Martha asked. "How about Zephyr?" Andy suggested. "It sounds lovely my love." Martha responded. "Welcome little Zephyr. Grow up big and strong like daddy, okay?" Andy said lightheartedly.
The next day, the throne room…
"Go spread to the kingdom that my wife has birthed a healthy and strong son for me! I shall be having a feast in 3days time. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate with me!" Andy said to his guards and messengers amidst uproarious laughter which had the whole castle trembling. Everyone could feel the joy in his laughter. Suddenly, he felt two hands pull and twist both his ears as he winced in pain. "You really do love to cause a ruckus don't you Andy Marcus?" Martha said as she stood to his side with his mother on the other side; he turned to see both women giving Andy stares that could send shivers down anyone's spine. 'Now you've done it…' He thought to himself.