The Missing Prince (Prologue)

The night was cold and dark as the lone rider galloped towards the city gates of Eldrida. The once-great kingdom was now a shadow of its former self, the streets deserted and the buildings in ruins. The rider, a young man with a determined look in his eyes, made his way to the castle gates where he was met by a group of guards.

"Who goes there?" one of the guards asked, raising his spear.

"I am Remy, a messenger from the neighboring kingdom of Valtor," the young man replied, his voice steady and clear. "I bring urgent news for the king."

The guards exchanged wary glances before allowing the messenger to enter. Remy made his way through the empty halls of the castle, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls. When he finally reached the throne room, he found it in disarray. The king lay dead on his throne, his body cold and lifeless.

Remy gasped in shock and horror. He had heard rumors of Eldrida's downfall, but he had not expected to see it with his own eyes. As he approached the throne, he noticed a note lying on the ground. He picked it up and read it with growing unease.

"My dearest son, if you are reading this, then I am no longer among the living. Eldrida is in great peril, and you are the only one who can save it. Find the Silver Arrow and use it to restore the barrier that protects our kingdom from the dark forces that seek to destroy it. Trust no one and be careful, for danger lurks at every turn."

Remy realized with a sinking feeling that the king's only son, the last heir of Eldrida, was missing. He knew that he had to find him, no matter the cost. With determination in his heart, Remy set out on a perilous journey to find the lost prince and restore Eldrida to its former glory.