Trial of the Sun Queen

His magic has warped them into feral beasts that feast on the flesh of mortals should they enter the forest, while also protecting the Fae citizens of The Aurora and the Imperial family who dwells inside the Keep. The guards have magic on their side, too, the king’s wards preventing anyone from breaching the perimeter without being shredded into ribbons. Attempts had been made to relocate the orphaned citizens, but they remained stolid in their faith that the Queen of Heart would return and restore them to their former glory someday. The other warders exchange wary glances, clearly hesitant to touch him. “Do it!” Atlas roars, and Rhyle finally leaps into action, signaling for another warder to join him.