Chapter Essay : Chapter 1

Everything had began magnificently the day I attended the renaissance fair. It was the first time I’d ever been to any festival of the sort, and the air was full of magic. At exactly 10:30 in the morning, the ceremony began. The King and Queen presented themselves atop the castle’s balcony to address their people. As the beautiful royals welcomed us into their kingdom, my heart beat erratically, and I crossed the threshold with my breath held. There were so many events that I wanted to see, and activities I wanted to try; I couldn’t wait to get inside. I wasn’t just an ordinary guest, however, I had a job to do. Carrying my instrument lightly with one hand, dressed as a princess and feeling important, I walked proudly through the bustling

1. In the Neolithic era, about 8000 B.C., a new civilization and culture developed. The reason for this development was the change to hunting and gathering to cultivation of agriculture that permitted man to settle down permanently ending nomadic existence.

Why do we speak of ‘basic” rather than “primitive” religions? We speak of basic religion because basic religion came from prehistory or are practiced in remote places. And elements of the basic religions are found to some degree in all religions. Basic religions represent the majority of the total religious experience of humankind. While primitive religion carries with it connotations of being backward, simple, even childlike. Christian or Muslim or Jew may tend to look down on these religions as being superstitious, uncivilized, or even savage. The term is misleading in suggesting that the religions of those peoples are somehow less complex than the religions of "advanced" societies.

5 Each prospective Queen must carry themselves as a lady at all times and conduct themselves in a respectable and professional

The Moon Maiden raised Kate’s eyebrows to the Ancestors’ stunned stare and smirked mockingly. "I'm not curtsying for you."

this is a big wip. however, this is the gist. contains: brief mentions of murder, suicide. nothing too heavy.

* Teacher: why are you late for class? Me: a queen is never late, everyone else is simply early. Teacher: … Me: peasants.

"All Rise," Mistress Meryl announced after the Royals had been seated and ready to proceed. She then continued to welcome everyone, "My Lords and Ladies, Knights, and Courtiers, and honored visitors from the Outer Bailey this aft, welcome to this session of Royal Court. It has been some eight moons since our last Royal Court was held and I know you are all eager to see the results of this Court's petitions. These will be pending shortly, of course, but first I would cede the floor to Her most benevolent Royal Majesty, and Her Royal

A person--seemed like they were sent from the nobles--was saying, “The royal family is looking for a maid!” or “Join us, become a maid!” They said this while being very energetic, and sharing information about where it would take place. Xantho wanted to go and thought it would be good, but she knew her parents would never allow it. So, with low spirits, she bought the bread and left.

A few days later a celebration is held in the kingdom in honor of the new harvest season. The lovely maiden begs her grandmother to let her go and with reluctance her grandmother agrees. Before the maiden leaves however, she

Those of high and low birth are uniformly welcomed to an evening consisting not of a clash of steel, but of beauty and elegance. Through a night composed from trails boasting one’s allurement, talent, and affluence, however only revered contestants shall advance to the final round; claiming herself Miss Regalia. Those yearning to participate require the backing of any noble house to represent, although all are welcomed to bare witness to the pageant.

Macbeth entered followed by Lady Macbeth and several other gentlemen. Macbeth told the lords to sit in accordance with their ranks. Macbeth turns to the attendees and says, “Ourself will mingle with society and play the humble host. Our hostess keeps her state, but in best time. We will require her welcome.” He walked from table to table making a stop at man who entered late. Words were briefly exchanged and the stranger exits.

“The vest protected you from the brunt of the stun attacks, but I wish Dr. Torance were here to give you a full medical scan, plus a nanite injection for your head wounds and the effects of the cuffs.” She ripped open a packet of NewSkin gloves, tossed them at Mark. “Put these on while I get a GelPack for your face.” Her hands felt light as falling snow as she applied surgical glue to his lip and salves to his face. Eva’s hands lingered on his shoulder, her eyes showed genuine concern. “Sure you don’t need a sanity check after being in those cuffs?”

The royal palace of Fidelis was in a greater tizzy than it had been since the celebration of your previous (and failed) betrothal two years ago. And you were much less excited for what was causing it this time around. You had woken up at dawn with a solid feeling of dread in the pit of your stomach once you became cognizant of what would be occurring later in the day. One of the princes of Fidelis’s neighboring kingdoms would be arriving at high noon to begin his courtship. The strong desire to rescind the arrangement, or even your right to the throne filled your heart and mind all throughout breakfast and up until the arrival of the prince. Currently, your maid was escorting you to the main hall of the palace, where you (and you alone) would

“Princess?” I turn around when I heard the rustle of fabric, meaning the voices owner was curtsying. And as she rises, I recognize her as Lady Georgiana, one of the Duke of Etre’s daughters-and the bride. She’s still in her wedding dress, a