Family Faring -ep. 6- By Royal Games Online

Prince Rowan announces the trial: “The Sunken Gallery.” An underground labyrinth that floods in stages. Each family’s champion must retrieve a “royal seal” from the drowned throne room. First one back wins. Last one? The water doesn’t stop.

(looking back at the palace, hungry for the power he just lost) “He’s right. We run.” Elara looks at her family—broken, scared, selfish. Then at the palace, where Lyra is watching from a tower window, terrified. ELARA: “You go. I’ll catch up.” She turns and runs back toward the chapel as the gates close. Victor shouts. Maya cries. Darius curses. The last shot: Elara, torch in hand, descending stone stairs into darkness, water lapping at the second step. Family Faring -Ep. 6- By Royal Games

The Sterlings are paraded in. Victor tries to bow correctly; he overdoes it. Maya stands rigid. Darius smirks, playing along. Elara refuses to curtsy. “The blood of the Farer line. After three centuries of hiding among commoners. You’ve returned for the Choosing.” Prince Rowan announces the trial: “The Sunken Gallery