The Sun Court

The Sun Court is the spring and summer seat of the All-Fae who rules over the Fae World in The Cursed Heart series.

Shared with the Moon Court, who rule over the Fae during fall and winter, the Sun Court is home to the ruler of the Fae for six months of the year.

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 Princes 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 Sun Court Palace is very spacious, with bright colors and golden decorations evident both in the exterior and the interior of the palace. There are several bedrooms, a big throne room, a big library, and a big ballroom where Fae nobles often dine in. There's also a big garden with sculptures, and according to Radiance, they were built by one of their most famous sculptors called Prisma, and her apprentice.

Occupants

 * Radiance
 * Radiance is a Prince/Princess and the ruler of the Sun Court. He/She is over 100 years old, and rules all the Fae for six months, specifically Spring and Summer. While appearing as friendly and kind in the beginning, Radiance is truly wicked, and his/her sole purpose is to take down Kieran and the entire Moon Court.


 * Lustre
 * Lustre is a Sun Court Princess, and Kieran's ex. After cursing Kieran, she was sentenced to 100 years in the Sun Court dungeons, until she was recently released after serving her sentence. She is noted to be wicked, power-hungry and very ambitious.


 * Blaze
 * Blaze is a Sun Court elder, Brightness's brother, and Radiance's great-great uncle. When you seek shelter at the Sun Court, Radiance tells you that he and Brightness are the ones you have to convince to let you gain access to the library.


 * Brightness
 * Brightness is a Sun Court elder, Blaze's brother, and Radiance's great-great uncle. When you seek shelter at the Sun Court, Radiance tells you that he and Blaze are the ones you have to convince to let you gain access to the library. Between Blaze and Brightness, Brightness appears to be the nicer one. However, it is revealed he is just as wicked as the rest of his family and tries to take down Kieran and the Moon Court.


 * Longclaw
 * Longclaw (Formerly known as Gleam) was a Sun Court Princess and the heir to the throne, and lived at the Sun Court Palace when she was a child. After her sibling Radiance put an enchantment that turned her into a bear under the orders of Blaze and Brightness, Longclaw fled and lived in the woods for many years until she was accepted as a servant for the Moon Court.


 * Unnamed Sun Court Fae Nobles
 * The Sun Court palace is the home to a number of Fae nobles. Some can be seen hanging out with Radiance at the woods, and others are seen having dinner with you when you seek shelter at the Sun Court. Many of them are fascinated with mortals like you, and others think very lowly of Kieran and the Moon Court because of its decay and its inhabitants. Albeit not by name, Longclaw is also mentioned as a Sun Court Princess, and is presumed to have been killed by a monster.


 * Unnamed Sun Court Guards & Servants
 * Among the Sun Court inhabitants, there are various guards patrolling the palace, and several human servants. In Chapter 13, it is revealed that the servants are under an enchantment to never speak ill of the Sun Court or disobey their orders, taking away their free will and giving them an almost mechanical way of speaking. What's more, they age much slower, making them serve their masters much longer.

Trivia

 * All of the occupants have names relating to light or heat.
 * In Chapter 13, it is revealed that the Sun Court was the one responsible for every accident and misfortune that befell on the members of the Moon Court.