The Elven King was sat in his council chambers. With him were the most senior his highborn lords and ladies.
At the King's side was Venatriel, his only daughter. Seated next to her was her faithful Brownie bodyguard and companion, Lady Melkanen.
"Our spies report that the child is healthy," said an elf in a grey robe. "They also report that King Heinrich has left his kingdom to visit the Flower Islands. He has been involved in a long-standing dispute with the Kingdom of Nalbia over the Islands' independence.
The birth of a son to King Heinrich and his Brownie queen Trasifen was of concern to the lords of Elvendom. Such a child would be a heir to a kingdom of men as well as an important Brownie principality. The prospect of a united Brownie kingdom was dawning.
"Sire, there is the possibility of preventing the child growing," offered an elf in a black robe.
"You would advise me to end the life of an innocent child, Lord Sorperon?" asked the Elven King.
"Sometimes a king must act in the
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