Heu Lost Queen? Can you give me a crack course on Kurosian politics? Like how the king or queen runs the show, their various duties, other nobility and their relation to the throne, and heck, how did you and Kurogh learn your duties as king and queen? If your predecessors are killed in battle, who taught you your duties?

Lost Queen : Oh spirits, it’s kind of a dousy to be honest. But, I’ll do my best to explain as much as I can. Beware, lots of reading ahead.

First, I’ll explain some of the King and or Queen’s duties (they differ depending on the Kuros). Of course, we rule the people the way we see fit. We do have councils representing breeds of Kuros as well as trades to speak with to help us decide what is best to do. My duties often included most of the paperwork, forging alliances, deals, etc with magical properties and keeping them organized. I guess I was good at that while Kurogh wasn’t, so I took on most of that work. I also helped organizing all of the festivals, celebrations, major funerals, competitions, rituals, and many, many other events. AND I dealt with the trade in and out of our city, and all the responsibilities with that. AAAAND, I also would have to teach training at the schools, from whelps all the way to possible Queens. Did I also mention that I was responsible for raising my children? Because that too.

Together, Kurogh and I would venture out on business to meet with other beings of darkness that could be possible allies or kingdoms needed to raid.

Kurogh on the other hand, dealt with a lot of the war aspect of Kurosia. It was often him deciding which kingdom to raid, what people to attack, the training needed, and so on. I wanted more of a hand in this, but I was so busy with my duties, he took advantage of it. It was a constant battle with him, one I hated so very, very much.

But we did work together in each and every battle. In war, it is the king and queen that attack first (If it is a surprise attack) and we’re just as susceptible to death as our warriors. We lead our people during battle, fight alongside them, and aide them.

Now onto the steps on how to become a leader. This takes decades upon decades upon decades to do, years of testing, training, being beaten till near death, your mind twisted and pulled, until you no longer fear anything. You must go threw years of schooling for intense education, as well as physical training. When you graduate, you must be one of the top 10 of your class, for those who are become the King or Queen’s personal guard. During the time as a personal Guard, it is the King or Queen’s duty to train you as well, education and physical, until he or she is killed. Or, you can challenge him or her to replace them. 

Whew, I hope that answers your questions! It’s sort of difficult to summarize, I hope I did justice.

Lost Queen, do you see any of your younger self in Viril? I mean, You took him in during his time of need just like the former queen did…

Lost Queen : Yes and no. Queen Athrenna didn’t take me under her wing; instead, she helped me into the city and gave me the inspiration to be a Queen myself. I grew up in schooling orphanages, while the Kurosian people acted as my parents. I didn’t interact with her again until I joined the elite armies, and royal schooling. But in a way, yes. I saw a child who needed a family that could cherish his talents, and love him for who he was. I suppose I can say I took him in like my people took me in as a child.

Viril© – Ask-Grim Creeper

Lost Queen : I have plenty of good memories, but they didn’t truly start until this moment. After I had seen the Queen, the very first Kuros I had ever met. That day was the greatest of my life, I was finally free from all the hatred I had grown up knowing, and I was finally accepted. I was taken to a place that cared about me, wanted me. But I still remember this memory with vivid detail, for the Queen had always such a huge impact on my life. She was my role model, the REASON I strove to become Queen, to be just like her. Meeting her for the first time lead to a life of happiness and acceptance…of course, until Malefor attacked, but still.

I assume Kuros had alcohol. What kinds did you have?

Lost Queen : ohohoho did we ever. We had plenty of different kinds; ales, rum, wines, all the likes. All of course brewed in Kurosia. We liked our drinks strong, after all it does take a lot to get a dragon drunk. Most other species would take a few sips and be falling over!

My personal favorite was the honey ales. Whenever I’d pass an exam in college, I might have um… celebrated a little too hard.image