The Moon Court

The Moon Court is the fall and winter seat of the All-Fae who rules over the Fae World in The Cursed Heart series.

Shared with the Sun Court, who rule over the Fae during spring and summer, the Moon Court is home to the ruler of the Fae for six months of the year. The palace is sparsely populated, with only four residents, including Kieran, the Ruler of the Moon Court.

History
In ancient times, when the world was full of chaos and strife and Fae power ran unchecked, the two mightiest Fae leaders led their tribes in an unceasing battle for dominance of the world. The world burned and bled beneath their terrible magicks. Plants struggled to grow, animals became strange and rabid, and fledging human civilizations were often raised to the ground. But after centuries of battle and a cycle of never-ending death, neither could best the other. Growing tired of endless war, the two tribes came together to forge a treaty of peace in order to stop the bloodshed. Unable to declare a victor, they decided, instead, to share rule over the Fae. One was given dominion over Day, and the other, over Night. The cycles of Summer and Winter were formed. Thus, two Courts of Fae were born. But the balance of power is a delicate dance that must be performed under strict rules, or else risk all-out war again. The ancient Fae, the first High Princess and Princesses, laid down the rules governing hospitality and propriety, forcing a cordial relationship between the former enemies. No Fae may attack another without just cause or accuse another of impropriety without proof. The two courts each build a palace embodying their respective ideals. The Sun Palace, a glittering, bright beacon of purity, order, and intellect. The Moon Palace, an emblem of dark grandeur, freedom, and passion. This divide also allowed human societies to grow and flourish without constant fear of attack by the Fae. Some say however, that the war between the courts never ended, but rather went underground. A millennia-long game, delicately played by ancient chess masters, subtly moving their pieces into position, and awaiting the day they may move in for the kill.

Layout
The palace is spacious, with a dark themed decoration evident in many of the rooms. There are at least four bedrooms, one for each occupant, a kitchen, a dining room capable of seating at least twenty, and various corridors. The palace also has extensive grounds, though these are noted to have not been maintained well by the time of the arrival of Your Character.

Occupants

 * Kieran, Prince/Princess of the Moon Court
 * The ruler of the Moon Court and the All-Fae during the coldest six months of the year. Kieran claims Your Character as his servant and brings you back to the palace. At night, Kieran shifts into a powerful winged beast, patrolling the grounds and preventing escape.
 * Longclaw
 * The housekeeper. Originally a fae maiden, she was cursed and turned into a bear. At an unknown time, she became one of the court's servants. She helps Your Character to settle in.
 * Sir Montgomery
 * One of Kieran's bodyguards, he was hired by his mother when Montgomery saved her from wolves. He is over 150 years old.
 * Your Character
 * Claimed by Kieran, brought here to be a servant until Spring.

Palace

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