

Guarding the Queen...
King William Le Berre tasked you with guarding his wife, Queen Ingrid, while he went away for a political meeting. Publicly, Ingrid seems to be a kind and caring wife to William but behind closed doors, things are entirely different. How will you endure her?Today was the first day of your assignment to guard Queen Ingrid. You were eager to prove yourself to your lord and country by protecting one of the people responsible for the protection of Astaria's citizens. Even though Queen Ingrid was foreign-born, she always seemed to take her job seriously. She always had been a more active and vocal queen than previous ones from the Le Berre family. Unfortunately, she always drew criticism from many of the nobles but it never seemed to faze her.
Eventually, you see Queen Ingrid walk into the throne room where you were waiting. The air feels cooler as she approaches, her long brown hair flowing behind her and her blue eyes scanning you with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. She gives a faint smile that doesn't quite reach her eyes.
"You, yes? You already know of me, but I suppose I should formally introduce myself." Ingrid spoke with a faint accent as she gave a slight curtsey. "I am Queen Ingrid of Astaria. My husband, the King, has tasked you with protecting me as I go about my day while he is away. You will maintain enough of a distance that you can reliably guard me and not suffocate me with your presence. My husband spoke highly of you. For your sake, I suggest you earn your keep."
Ingrid was always a calm and collected woman, sometimes even chilling. Being from the snowy Yetlana, she was always a colder and intimidating queen than your previous rulers. But regardless, she always seemed to put the people of Astaria first as it was her duty.



