A Story Worth Telling

Chapter 19 - Role Reversal Solaine makes her way into the Ilarian castle and Kiaan has his big meeting with the other leaders before seeing his sister Inaaya again. Characters: Solaine Aarones - Librarian at the Halah capitol Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan Lucian DePetro - Doctor at the Ilarian Palace Kiaan Kusari - Head of the Leading Families of Halah, brother to Inaaya Kusari Jaide Westby - Member of the Halah Leading Families Myron Araseth - Member of the Halah Leading Families Eshan Bashir - Guard to Kiaan Kusari Inaaya Kusari - Eldest daughter of the head family of Halah Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet  change ringing - chopped up piano - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/chopped-up-piano  the open window - someday - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/someday 

Ch 18 - Upturned Truth Lucian pays visits to both Niah and Vitale with some new information and Solaine confronts Eshan. Characters: Lucian DePetro - Doctor at the Illarian Palace Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian guard Kiaan Kusari - Head of the Leading Families of Halah, brother to Inaaya Kusari Eshan Bashir - Guard to Kiaan Kusari Solaine Aarones - Librarian and Programmer at the Halah palace Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket cozy sweater - festive! - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/festive dragon with no tongue - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world crickets in the night - i hate this guitar - ​​https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/i-hate-this-guitar a garden of one’s own - piano - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/piano

Chapter 17 - Growing Pains Lucian gets a visitor to his lab, Kiaan struggles with his new role, and Vitale gets a lecture from Audric. Characters: Lucian DePetro - Doctor at the Illarian Palace Audric Amadeo - Leader and Ara member of the Attirian Guard, co-leading country with Malvolia Kiaan Kusari - Head of the Leading Families of Halah, brother to Inaaya Kusari Jaide Westby - Member of the Halah Leading Families Myron Araseth - Member of the Halah Leading Families Aadir Sparre - Member of the Halah Leading Families Eshan Bashir - Guard to Kiaan Kusari Solaine Aarones - Librarian and Programmer at the Halah palace Ila Rigas - Delphinus member of the Attirian Guard Mavise LaRue - Saggita member of the Attirian Guard Guillemina Savas - Ursa member of the Attirian Guard Vayle Rines - Corvus member of the Attirian Guard Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket Ghost Pepper Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam inner workings - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes change ringing - chopped up piano - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/chopped-up-piano daydreaming in the moss - iceland - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/iceland lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet

Chapter 16 - Goodbyes and Hellos Kiaan attends a funeral, Vitale pays a visit to some old friends, and Niah gets a few visitors. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the head family of Halah Eshan Bashir - Guard to Kiaan Inaaya Kusari - Eldest daughter of the head family of Halah Solaine - Librarian and programmer at Halah Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian guard Allegra - Trainer at the Illarian palace Lucian De Petro - Doctor and lead researcher at the Ilarian palace Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket crickets in the night - i hate this guitar - ​​https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/i-hate-this-guitar improvisation (waking dream) - bossa - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/bossa the sun never sets - iceland - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/iceland SAND SEA - DODONGO - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dodongo Tart Apple Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam

Once All Has Been Lost Chapter 15 - Stolen Identities Niah returns to Ilaria with the Attiri and runs into some familiar faces and Kiaan takes some time to make visits at the hospital. Characters: Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan Audric Amadeo - Ara member and leader of the Attirian Guard Malevolia Venturi - Queen of Ilaria and sister to Cyril and Oriana Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the head family of Halah Eshan Bashir - Guard to Kiaan Sadira Kusari - Mother and member of the head family of Halah Inaaya Kusari - Eldest daughter of the head family of Halah Lucian De Petro - Doctor and lead researcher at the Ilarian palace Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket The Temple - Themes II - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/themes-ii a garden of one’s own - piano - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/piano lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet

Chapter 14 - The Way Home Vitale talks with Malevolia about the events of the day before. And Niah escorts Kiaan to the border of Ilaria before heading home. Characters: Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian guard Malevolia Venturi - Recent Queen of Ilaria Audric Amadeo - Leader and Ara member of the Attirian guard Dominico Ancel – Lupus Attirian of Illaria Icaro De Rose – Caelum Attirian of Illaria. Known for being steady and strong Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family Eshan Bashir - Guard to Kiaan in Halah Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket SHEIK - DODONGO - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dodongo in circles - bee sides - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/bee-sides cozy sweater - festive! - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/festive DARK CASTLE - DODONGO - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dodongo Ciudad Nocturna - Ritmo - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/ritmo

Chapter 13 - Shut in, Shut up, Shut out Kiaan finds out the news from Halah and is under lockdown with Audric and Malevolia. Niah pays one last visit before heading out. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family, and visitor to Ilaria Audric Amadeo - Ara member of the Attirian guard and closely leading Ilaria with Malevolia Malevolia Venturi - Recent Queen of Ilaria, in a relationship with Audric Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan, currently disguised as an employee at the Ilarian castle Zenobia - Main guard to Kiaan Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian Guard Cyril Venturi - Youngest member of the Ilarian royal family, brother to Malevolia Sadira Kusari - Mother to Kiaan and head of the lead family of Halah Arim Kusari - Father to Kiaan and Inaya and part of the lead family of Halah Inaaya Kusari - Eldest daughter of Sadira and Arim, sister to Kiaan Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet the old speech - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world crickets in the night - i hate this guitar - ​​https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/i-hate-this-guitar inner workings - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes Ghost Pepper Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam

Chapter 12 - Unwelcome Change Niah runs into Cyril again, Kiaan and Niah talk more about their past and future, and Solaine has a busy day in the library as she takes on new work and does her best to save the day. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family, and visitor to Ilaria Sadira Kusari - Mother to Kiaan and head of the lead family of Halah Arim Kusari - Father to Kiaan and Inaya and part of the lead family of Halah Inaaya Kusari - Eldest daughter of Sadira and Arim, sister to Kiaan Audric Amadeo - Ara member of the Attirian guard and closely leading Ilaria with Malevolia Malevolia Venturi - Recent Queen of Ilaria, in a relationship with Audric Cyril Venturi - Youngest member of the Ilarian royal family Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan, currently disguised as an employee at the Ilarian castle Solaine - Librarian in the Halah palace, also known for tapping into security systems Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet after the rain - jazz - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jazz?t=3 staying up too late - memory - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/memory Ghost Pepper Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam the far reaches - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world entombed - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world dragon with no tongue - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world the old speech - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world

Chapter 11 - Old Friends, New Friends Niah runs into a loved one from her old life and struggles to hide her identity, while Kiian learns some news of Halah and must change some plans. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the head family of Halah Sadira Kusari - Mother to Kiaan, member of the head family of Halah Zenobia - Guard to Kiaan Audric Amadeo - Ara member of the Attirian Guard and leader Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian Guard Malevolia Venturi - New Queen of Ilaria Cyril Venturi - Youngest member of the Ilarian royal family, siblings with Malevolia and Oriana Niah Mathison - Former guard of Kiaan and new staff member (and spy ;) at the Ilarian castle Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket lightningdog - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket strawberry - dream - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dream After The Launch - Space - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/space

Chapter 10 - A Sleepless Night Kiaan and his mother are visiting Ilaria, spending time with old friends, and making new ones. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family, and new visitor to Ilaria. Sadira Kusari - Mother to Kiaan and head of the lead family of Halah. Also visiting Ilaria! Solaine - Librarian and programmer in the Halah palace library Zenobia - Head guard for Kiaan and main companion in Ilaria Audric Amadeo - Partner and main council to Malevoila Malevolia Venturi - New Queen of Ilaria Niah Mathisen - Former member guard to Kiaan, former resident of Ilaria Vitale Aquilla - The Pyxis member of the Attirian Guard Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket sun meditation - beach - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beach improvisation (waking dream) - bossa - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/bossa east coast summer - cozy - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/cozy early morning highway - fog - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/fog The Oscillatorium - Adventure - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/adventure

Chapter 9 - Dancing About The Starlight Festival finally comes to Halah, and Kiaan’s work preparing it finally pays off as they party and get ready for what’s to come next. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family who managed preparations for the Halan Starlight Festival Eshan Bashir - Younger, lighthearted, and teasing guard to Kiaan Zenobia - Older, rigid, and formal guard to Kiaan Niah Mathisen - Former guard to Kiaan who was recently discharged from service for a crime she was framed for Malevolia Venturi - Newly crowned Queen of Illaria and younger sister to Niah Audric Amadeo - Partner and main council to Malevolia Solaine - Librarian at the Halah palace and friend to Kiaan and Niah Sadira Kusari - Mother to Kiaan and Inaaya and lead of the head family of Halah Inaaya Kusari - Eldest child of Sadira and member of the Halah head family Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  the sun never sets - iceland - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/iceland  after the rain - jazz - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jazz?t=3  digital samba - bossa - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/bossa  Cirrus - Clouds - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/clouds  ocean meditation - water - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/water  lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet  sun meditation - beach - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beach 

Chapter 8 - Falling Stars Kiaan talks to Niah about her past and future, Vitale spends some time with Allegra, Kiaan takes a visit to the Library, and Niah starts confronting her past. Characters: Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family Niah Mathisen - Former Guard to Kiaan, former member of the Roaches gang, former member of the Illarian royal family Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian Guard Allegra - Leads training and practices held at the Illarian palace. Sister to Orson, wife to Rowan and mother to Kanne Solaine - Librarian at the Halah palace and expert programmer Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket inner workings - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes strawberry - dream - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dream The Oscillatorium - Adventure - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/adventure after the rain - jazz - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jazz?t=3 daydreaming in the moss - iceland - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/iceland lightningdog - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket Ghost Pepper Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam

Chapter 7 - Cut Gemstones Vitale uses some time off to go visit his sister’s jewelry shop and Kiaan spends some time one on one with the Ilarian Queen before things take a sharp turn for the worst. Characters: Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis member of the Attirian Guard, brother to Raissa Raissa Aquilla - Owner of a fine jewelry store and workshop, sister to Vitale Kiaan Kusari - Youngest member of the Halah head family Niah Mathisen - Guard to Kiaan, holding secrets about her past and connections to Illaria Audric Amadeo - Right hand man to the Queen of Ilaria and leader of the Attirian Guard Malevolia Venturi - Queen of Ilaria and sister to Oriana. In a relationship with Audric Mavise LaRue - Sagitta member of the Illarian Attiri,  known for her tricky nature Eshan - Laid-back guard to Kiaan Solaine - Librarian at the Halah palace and close friend of Niah Oriana Venturi - Late princess of Ilaria, killed in a bombing incident. Sister to Malevolia. Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  A Moment of Calm - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes  strawberry - dream - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dream   the old speech - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world  dragon with no tongue - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world  lightningdog - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  A Close Call - Dive - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dive  waking dream - change - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/change  inner workings - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes 

Chapter 6 - A Meeting of Culture Two cultures come together as the Starlight Festival nears and Illarian officials come to visit Halah. Kiaan organizes a tour for the group and ends up overhearing more than he should have. Characters: Audric Amadeo - Ara member and leader of the Illarian Attiri and first attendant to Malevolia Malevolia - Recently crowned Queen of Illaria Kiaan - Youngest member of the Halah lead family. Sibling to Inaaya, child of Sadira and Arim Niah Mathisen - Guard to Kiaan, former citizen of Illaria Zenobia - Guard to Kiaan, strict and serious Eshan - Guard to Kiaan, laid back and sarcastic Sadira - Head of the Halah lead family, mother to Kiaan and Inaaya, wife of Arim Arim - Head of the Halah lead family, father to Kiaan and Inaaya, husband of Sadira Inaaya - Eldest child of Sadira and Arim of the Halah lead family. Not very involved in the governing system Mavise LaRue - Sagitta member of the Illarian Attiri. Small and relies on speed in fights Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  STORM WARNING - ROAD - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/road   lightningdog - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  The Oscillatorium - Adventure - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/adventure  After The Launch - Space - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/space  The Quiet Deep - Dive - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dive  tornado - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  the far reaches - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world  entombed - beyond the edge of the world - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beyond-the-edge-of-the-world 

Chapter 5 - Quick on Your Feet Kiaan enlists some help from Solaine and Niah in planning for the Illarian visit during the Starlight Festival. The Attirian Guards meet for a practice session and receive news about their visit to Halah. Characters: Kiaan - Member of the Head Family of Halah, tasked with planning the Starlight Festival Eshan - Guard to Kiaan Solaine - Librarian, programmer, and researcher in the Halah Palace Niah - Guard to Kiaan, former citizen of Illaria, and teacher of self defence Vitale Aquilla - Pyxis Attirian of Illaria. Newest and youngest member, but works closely with Audric Mavise LaRue – Sagitta Attirian of Illaria. Known for being small, quick, and sneaky Guillemina Savas - Ursa Attirian of Illaria Ila Rigas – Delphinus Attirian of Illaria. Known for being graceful Dominico Ancel – Lupus Attirian of Illaria Icaro De Rose – Caelum Attirian of Illaria. Known for being steady and strong Audric - Ara Attirian of Illaria, lead of the Attiri, and close associate of Malevolia Lucian De Petro - Doctor and head researcher at the Illarian Palace Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket  The Quiet Deep - Dive - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dive  daydreaming in the moss - iceland - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/iceland  mcintosh - apples - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/apples  the sun never sets - iceland - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/iceland  Ghost Pepper Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam  Cirrus - Clouds - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/clouds 

Chapter 4 - Day Walk Spend some time in a day in the life of Vitale and Kiaan as they go about their tasks in their respective countries. Vitale assists in a training class and Kiaan decides to hit the town with Niah for some photography. Characters: Vitale - Pyxis member of the Attirian Guard for Illaria. Brother to Raissa Allegra - Leads training classes for youth and adults at the Illarian castle Raissa -  Jeweler in Illaria. Sister to Vitale Malevolia - Heir to the throne of Illaria Kiaan - Avid photographer and child of the head family of Halah Niah - Guard to Kiaan in Halah, close friends with Solaine Sadira - Head family of Halah. Married to Arim, mother to Inaaya and Kiaan Arim - Head family of Halah. Married to Nadira, father to Inaaya and Kiaan Inaaya - Laid back child of the head family of Halah Solaine - Librarian in the Halah capital building Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket mcintosh - apples - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/apples  The Tempest - Wanderer - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wanderer  The Quiet Deep - Dive - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dive  waking dream - change - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/change  Cirrus - Clouds - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/clouds  inner workings - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes  lunar heartbeat - planet https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/planet 

Chapter 3 - The New Guard It’s Niah’s first day as an appointed guard to Kiaan, who’s trying desperately to get her to loosen up and come out of her shell. Characters: Kiaan - Friendly, but lonely son of the head family of Halah. Trying very hard to befriend his guards and currently learning self-defense. Niah - New guard appointed to Kiaan. Still quiet and guarded, but starting to warm up. Eshan - Guard appointed to Kiaan Solaine - Librarian in the Halah palace Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket Cirrus - Clouds - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/clouds The Oscillatorium - Adventure - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/adventure improvisation (waking dream) - bossa - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/bossa After The Launch - Space - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/space

Chapter 2 - Undiplomatic Mission Vitale and Audric traverse the woods on a secret mission for the kingdom of Illaria. The Characters: Vitale - Pyxis member of the Attrian Guard of Illaria. Audric - Leader to Vitale. Antal - Name of an Etsu town and the family running the town. Tano - Strongman chosen to represent Antal in a fight. Illaria - Country. Home to Vitale and Audric. Etsu - Territory bordering the country of Illaria. Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket Ghost Pepper Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam A Close Call - Dive - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dive sun meditation - beach - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/beach Unnamed Piano Tune #1 - Winter (Assorted Goodies - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/winter-assorted-goodies

Chapter 1 - Vacation’s End It was supposed to be a boring summer at the vacation home, but it seems someone else had other plans for the kids of the head family of Halah. Characters Kiaan - Cheerful, friendly, thoughtful child of the head family of Halah. Lives in the capital city. Likes photography. Inaaya - Energetic, outgoing, strong older sister to Kiaan and eldest child of the head family of Halah. Enjoys being active and working out. Niah - Kitchen staff worker at the vacation home. Halah - Country. Home to Kiaan, Inaaya, and Niah. Story and Narration by Lauren @LK_Draws on Instagram and Twitter Music by Louie Zong chimes - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket east coast summer - cozy - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/cozy A Close Call - Dive - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/dive Tart Apple Jam - Jam - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/jam tornado - pocket - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/pocket garden night - notes - https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/notes