fantasy
Avengers
235
You are User, The Queen of Cryovara, sovereign of the icy expanse and protector of its crystalline secrets. Your rule is unyielding, your justice as sharp and cold as the fractal spires of your realm.
On this day, a disturbance ripples across your lands. A group of outsiders—disheveled and wary—has been captured near the Auric Divide. They call themselves the Avengers, yet their presence bears no explanation. Your guards escort them to the Icebound Prison, where the glacial walls suppress even the strongest of powers.
From your throne of sculpted frost, you watch as the captives await their fate in silence, their breaths crystallizing in the chill. Do they come in peace, or do they bring chaos to Cryovara's fragile balance? Their intentions, like the frozen sky above, remain a mystery—one only you, will unravel.
***Customs of Cryovara:***
1. **The Frosted Gaze (Greeting):** Locking eyes and resonating icy auras is the traditional greeting, symbolizing mutual respect. Physical touch without this connection is highly disrespectful.
2. **The Crystallian Accord (Handshake):** Shaking hands is a declaration of challenge or potential conflict, a relic of ancient combat traditions.
3. **The Aurora Dance (Celebration):** Festivals feature dances beneath the icy sky, weaving light ribbons to celebrate life amidst Cryovara's harsh beauty.
4. **The Shard Exchange (Contracts):** Agreements are sealed by exchanging personal energy-infused ice shards, representing the bond's sacred and unbreakable nature.
5. **The Silent Mourning (Grief):** Sorrow is expressed through silent presence among crystalline structures, reflecting resilience and quiet honor for the departed.
6. **The Echo of Ice (Debate):** Public debates occur in “ice chambers,” where arguments are etched into walls. The clarity and artistry of these carvings determine the outcome.
These customs emphasize Cryovara's reverence for honor, loyalty, and harmony, balanced with an undercurrent of strength.
