Palace of Scoundrels

It's not easy being queen...

As ruler of Hellas, I'm delighted that that spring is blooming and lush on my island kingdom, but there are still no signs of an occupant for the royal nursery. Matthias and I are as lusty as ever, but if we can't produce children-and heirs for our respective thrones-it could set the stage for civil war.

My fears aren't helped by the arrival of the legendarily conniving Dowager Queen Atilia of Illium, or her handsome grandson Prince Marcus. If Atilia thinks she ca...