@Sugar @122 Generation "After exploring the island for a while, he saw a great castle in a valley before him." Brock went on. "The path to the castle was covered with golden gravel, and the gates were open as if the residents had been expecting him."
"Sounds like a mixture of fantasy, adventure and maybe some action that's yet to come." Alyssa said to herself.
@Sugar @122 Generation Once inside he saw a great fire on a broad hearth, and he decided to stay there for the night." Brock went on. "As he sat and warmed himself by the fire, a table came out before him with every sort of food and drink, as if the castle's owner knew he would come."
@122 Generation @Sugar "The king ate and drank his fill, then was led to an ornate bedroom." Brock went on. "He wasted no time in falling asleep." Giggles go up as Brock plays a few bars of Brahms' Lullaby to represent the king asleep.
"You couldn't even decorate that room better if you tried. Definitely fit for a king." Alyssa could only dream of having such a room.
@Sugar @122 Generation "In the morning, the king was stunned to find a beautiful garden." Brock went on. "It took him all day to walk through it, never mind that he didn't know who had planted it."
@Sugar @122 Generation "That evening, a beautiful lady was waiting for him when he returned to the castle." Brock narrates. "Welcome to the Lonely Island, traveler." Serena fills in the dialogue. "I am the shining Emboar that led you to this place, and I am queen of the island. My two sisters and I are under an evil spell, and we cannot escape from it until your son and mine will free us. I will give you a boat in the morning, so you may return to your own kingdom.”
"I can certainly see why it's called the Lonely Island." Alyssa muttered to herself. Probably some island nobody would like to be stuck on.
@Sugar @122 Generation "The lady--her name is not important to us just yet--saw off the king the next morning." Brock continues. "The way home was relatively uneventful, and before long, he was back in his own land."
@Sugar @122 Generation "Some time later, the queen of the Lonely Island gave birth to a son." Brock continues. "She raised him with care from day to day and year to year until he was a fine young man. She taught him the way of the world for part of the day, and the way of magic for the other half."
"Um... okay." Martine smiled. She guessed there would be a future connection to the king from earlier.
@Sugar @122 Generation Brock next reveals the prince of the Lonely Island's name. "One day, Eamon, the prince of the Lonely Island, returned from hunting, and found his mother crying. “What has happened?" he asks Serena in a mimic of Ash. “My son, great grief has come on me." Serena explains through feigned tears. "I fear a friend of mine is going to be killed tomorrow.” The two continue as their characters: “Who is he?” “The king of a distant land. A rival king has come against him with a great army. He wishes to sweep him and his men off the face of the earth, and take the kingdom himself.” “Well, what can we do? If I were there, I’d help your friend.” “Since you say that, my son, I’ll send you there tonight."
"I knew there was going to be some sort of action eventually." Alyssa was excited to see what would happen in this conflict.