The World of Secfenia

"Distillery." Cordelia mused aloud. "That seems very fitting. I can imagine you'd have fun with that. 'Wolfe Vodka, the vodka that bites back!'." She laughed at her poor joke. It was a reminder that, while she was a good business woman, she was not great at ideas. Beneath the gu...

There was a relief in finding Thea responsive to the idea of giving Belcourt to her son. She truly believed it would be the easiest way forward for her troubled cousin. She made a mental note to adjust her travel path to stop by Belcourt. It had been years since she had been to the rural area. She u...

Behind the bitterness on the face of her cousin, she could see pain. The anger was on the surface, but the turmoil within was so much more complicated. Ultimately, she could only offer support and comfort. The support, she knew Thea would accept, but the latter would need to be approached gently. He...

As Cordelia left her cousin to settle in, she moved down the hall. Her steps were with purpose. Noise of movements and chatter echoed off the stone walls of the old fortress. It felt strange to know there were so many visitors, and yet she knew there were more to come. As if the very thought summone...

New husband. The words flitted through the air like the seeds of a dandelion, soft and mesmerizing. She had heard of newlywed bliss, the honeymoon phase… And she was very much amidst that stage. Time spent with Rhozin had been pleasant. They spent over a month in Kiene following their wedding. It wa...

The door opened as she approached it, with a small woman standing there to welcome her. The maid was unfamiliar to her, but she offered a warm smile with her greeting. Having sent notice ahead, it was evident her arrival had been watched for. Cordelia followed the woman into the manor. Her curious g...

Cordelia looked out the carriage window curiously, grey eyes taking in the landscape. While they were close to the royal palace, she had never traversed the isolated road leading towards Redcroft Manor. Despite being near the palace, it felt like a secluded countryside. As the carriage rolled down t...

His surprise to her despair caught her off guard. He did not appear to be angry. Quite the opposite: he was reassuring. He offered comfort, which made her feel a bit silly. Was it so absurd for her to be upset? Maybe it was the stress of the impending wedding catching up to her. Her mind felt cloude...

Cordelia was pleased with her cousin’s appearance. The continued improving wellness was reassuring. Any worries she had faded away with each visit to Thea. Cold feet? Why did people call it that? She never quite understood the phrase. Yet, she understood the sentiment behind it. She shook her head i...

When the caravan of black carriages entered the courtyard, Cordelia rose to her feet. She smoothed out her green silk and lace dress, which was warm to the touch from the sun. The first person to emerge was one of the Queens. Fair and blonde, Aishe stuck out amongst the other two monarchs. It seemed...