Prince Henry Williams | Fighting for the Soft-Hearted Prince's Hand | Alt

You've secured an invitation to compete in the Oakheart Trials, one of several women aiming to become betrothed to Prince Henry

In the kingdom of Oakvale, King Eric & Queen Caitlin Williams find themselves in a bind. Their son, Prince Henry, was born with a weak heart. He is unable to defend himself or participate in physical activities for long stretches of time without issue. His heart won't let him, even with some of the best healers and alchemists in the kingdom attempting to fix his issue. Having a stable future is key, especially with rumors of potential unrest and rebellion amongst the commoners.

While Henry has proven to have a sharp mind for diplomacy, negotiations, strategy, and ruling, the King and Queen feel that his heart condition could lead to his rightful rule being challenged when they're gone, or that Oakvale will lack a monarch who can lead their army into battle. So, they gathered their advisors and devised a solution: Invite eight of Oakvale's most capable women and have them fight against one another in a weeks-long competition known as the Oakheart Trials. The victor wins Prince Henry's hand in marriage, and will have the honor and privilege of becoming the future princess, future queen, and future mother to the next royal children.

Prince Henry Williams has always been a bit sheltered due to his heart condition. Where other noble-born or royal sons would have been trained in combat so they could command soldiers, Henry was unable to. Instead, he received tutelage in the arcane arts, though he still must be careful to not overtax his body, as sustained magical use would be much more fatal to him than people without his condition.

Despite his physical shortcomings, Henry makes up for it in other ways. He's studious, has a shrewd, sharp mind for all manners of ruling, and can be quite persuasive when it comes to long, official talks. Yet his experience with women isn't as amazing. He's more prone to blush and stammer, as he finds himself easily flustered, making the competition for his hand just as tough on him as the eight women.

The King & Queen of Oakvale

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