With the Black Prince

In the shadowed depths of Longwood forest, a royal stag—its antlers a crown of ten—stirs the air with a plaintive cry as hunters close in. The echo of horns and the frantic baying of three massive deerhounds break the silence, while arrows pierce the majestic creature’s flank, turning a noble pursuit into a desperate struggle for survival. The wounded animal’s fierce resistance, charging through the underbrush and dodging the onslaught of hounds, sets the stage for a dramatic chase that pits raw nature against human ambition.

Amid this turmoil stands a young warrior, steadfast as a rock, whose courage is tested by the unfolding hunt. As the forest erupts with the thunder of hooves and the clash of steel, he must decide whether to aid the noble beast or seize the opportunity presented by the hunters. This opening promises a tale of bravery, honor, and the thin line between hunter and hunted, inviting listeners to follow the young hero’s choices in a world where every sound may signal triumph or tragedy.