“Tall-thing queen says surrender,” Flint announced to the horrified guards. “Or I show you what ‘uncivilized’ really means.”
The queen, known for her compassion and open heart, had always been drawn to creatures that others feared or dismissed. Among her subjects, whispers circulated about her fondness for strays and outcasts, which often found their way to the palace seeking refuge. It was not unusual for the queen to take in creatures that society had rejected, providing them with a home and a chance at a better life.