Struggle For Throne

In the forgotten kingdom of Azura, where the sun dipped into the horizon and painted the sky with hues of crimson and gold, a tale of power, deceit, and tragedy unfolded. King Rohan, a just ruler, lived in the grand palace of Eldrador in the Kingdom of Azura with his wife, Riny, and their children, Harish and Janhavi. But fate had other plans.

Valtoria, a neighboring kingdom, was on the brink of collapse due to drought. Hence, King DK of Valtoria decided to attack Azura with full might. In the dark of night, DK, fueled by ambition and malice, struck down King Rohan in battle. He claimed Riny as his own, taking her to the grand palace of Eldrador, where she bore him a daughter, Shalika. King DK was very pleased that he had successfully united Azura with Valtoria and solved Valtoria's problems.

Years passed, and DK's lust for power knew no bounds. He seduced Janhavi in the gardens of Azura, and she bore him an illegitimate son, Karthik. To solidify his hold, DK forced Harish to marry Janhavi in a ceremony held in the temple of Azura's ancient gods.

Janhavi's womb held another secret—a child fathered by Harish, conceived in the privacy of their chambers in Eldrador. Riny, again pregnant with King DK's son, gave birth to Kishore in the palace of Eldrador, while Janhavi welcomed Jonas in the fortress of Valtoria. Jonas was the son of Harish and Janhavi.

Ten years later, DK's reign ended with his demise due to atherosclerosis, sparking a fierce succession battle. The council of Azura gathered in the great hall of Eldrador to determine the next ruler.

For heir, Harish was rejected because he was not DK's son. Shalika was rejected because she was a girl. Karthik was rejected because he was an illegitimate child of DK. Jonas was rejected because he was not DK's son. Kishore was selected as heir to others' disappointment. Kishore, the lastborn, was chosen, but his youth made him vulnerable. Harish, fueled by ambition, requested the council to grant him the throne until Kishore came of age.

Meanwhile, Janhavi's resentment simmered in the shadows of Azura, and she goaded Jonas and Karthik to kill Kishore and Riny. Shalika, seeking escape, fled to King Shubam of the distant kingdom of Nefaria, who promised to eliminate all her opponents and make her queen.

Riny, aware of Harish's intentions, urged Kishore to strike first in the dead of night, within the walls of Eldrador. The young king obeyed, killing Harish in the throne room.

But Jonas and Karthik avenged Harish's death, slaying Kishore in the gardens of Azura. Amidst the chaos, Shubam attacked, killing Riny, Jonas, and Karthik on the battlefield, and claiming Janhavi as his queen.

Shubam ruled with an iron fist, his two queens, Shalika and Janhavi, were both pregnant with his children. The kingdom trembled, awaiting the birth of new heirs and the continuation of the deadly cycle.

The story concludes, but the struggle for power and survival will persist, a never-ending tale of royal intrigue and heartbreak, as the kingdom of Azura teeters on the brink of collapse.