Phoenix Child

<p>The fairest maiden if ye proved to be thine saviour. Thine steady sword and courageous battle-cry shalt vanish grant your warrior a wish of splendour and might. Let us be a destiny's fate akin to Ordellius and Aviana the star-crossed love that came to be and had always been to be.?</p><p><br></p><p> - Dominic Goldwyn</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p><br></p><p>Calida Rhodes is the dutiful daughter of a seemingly esteemed faction member. The girl who is neither nobility nor commoner. In the between she is forced to be independent and practical. </p><p><br></p><p>Calida's one desire had been to make paintings to escape home. As she grew older any wishes were abandoned to take on her responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p>It is the duty of unwed maidens to put their family first. In Eonifond ladies of the court are expected to marry into a wealthy home. Spending their time basking in cakes and jewelry. Nobility live like gluttonous pigs whilst ignoring the plight of their commoners. </p><p><br></p><p>The Marquess' wedding reception changed everything for her.</p><p><br></p><p>The announcement of her engagement to the earl of Weommadran Dominic Goldwyn shocked her and crushed her dreams of possibly fading into the woodwork. Then her father didn't come home.</p><p><br></p><p>It is up to her to find out why the nobles are suddenly all interested in him and why what happened to him is being swept under the rug.</p><p><br></p><p> </p>