In a far away kingdom, the people live in a very traditional time. the men prove their strength in quests and battles, the women show intelligence through logic and talent. everyone nevertheless is happy.

the young princess Isabelle has now reached sixteen-and her father the king wants her to marry now, as he is growing old and fears his life cannot carry on for another year. the king orders a quest to be carried out in order to decide who will take Isabelle's hand in marriage. the suitors have to arrive at the castle and stay for a month before worthy men are sent on the quest. whoever returns will have Isabelle.

Isabelle however is a headfast young maiden-she believes in more modern values. Friendship, happiness. Love. she is very hard to please.

come one and all ye suitors! come for the princess' hand!

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yaay- we're going to be off on the quest in a matter of chapters! im going to remove any characters not going from the list (sorry guys but it's a bit easier this way to keep track) :D
Characters:

Princess Isabelle- (PaperbackMartha23) The object of the suitors' affections (but she thinks otherwise), slender, fair height, fair hair and green eyes, a pale complexion. very clever 16 years old. Is posing as James, the tracker, on the quest and keeps "his" cap on at all times

Princess Olivia- (Crystal Rose) Isabelle's younger sister by one year, good at hunting/fighting, takes her dog Lillie with her everywhere, Small height, thin limbed, brown curls that fall half way down her back, large oval sea blue eyes.

Sir Serené Paroles (Nosirrah) tall and athletic, fights with dual knifes with serated edges and carries a net around his waist. black hair and silver eyes. Plays the lyre and writes lyrics and poetry, more about romance than fighting

Prince Kaedin-(Renee999) Brown hair with streaks dyed light by the sun.
Tall and muscled
Doesn't like frivolties
Wears plain clothing, no jewels
Very good at archery, not so much at swords

Prince "Allan"- (Umberchild) Actually Princess Alana, but following her brother's illness has been sent on his behalf, Tall and slender, hazel eyes, and brown straight hair that she wears in a horses' tail. She wears her brother's cast offs and hand me downs, so some of her clothing fits rather shoddily. Keeps falling for Kaedin despite trying to be a boy

Penelope- (PoetChick95) Servant of Allan/Alana, knows a lot about the competition and has been allowed to come along. Likes Koroth.

Koroth of the Night- (chimerakiller2) Currently working with the king, charming appearance overidden by his red eyes, blood red hair and scarred "inhuman" arm, being sent on the quest to protect everyone- I think he has a "thangg" (forgive the phrase) for Penelope.

Falcon. (Also known as Masked Deamon) < No one beside Olivia knows his real name.
18 years old, ruffled black hair, dark charcoal black eyes, quite tall, muscular.
(he isn't technically on the quest but is following in the shadows)

updated Mar 14 '10 by PaperbackMartha23