Lyonesse

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**Lyonesse** is a kingdom that was hidden away by King Sejun and was only recently reawakened during the chaos following the unification of Umberlee's trident.

## Description

Lyonesse's gem is alexandrite. Lyonesse uses white gold and gold. The symbol of Lyoneese is a book in hand. The castle's official title is the "Grand Alexandrite Castle of Lyonesse."

## History

"The Kingdom of Lyonesse has been lost to the pages of mer history, enveloped in the waves and hidden from prying eyes."

Three years before the events of *Trapping Me in the Frame*, there was a coup orchestrated by Narandan faithful and armed by Naranda, that wiped out most of the Lyonessean Army and the royal family. All that is left of the army is 23 mer and all that is left of the royal family is Sejun. Because of this, the young King Sejun put all of Lyonesse into a magical slumber, believing that the only way to protect his country.

Sejun's Ascension and his royal guard's transition to King's Guard was not a smooth one. Sejun's Ascencion had "a shroud of grief hanging over it." Soon after, Atlantis nearly found Lyonesse.

Three years later, King Sejun awakened Lyonesse, inspired by Hanse as well as believing it was time to come out of the shadows. Something best done while the mer kingdoms were occupied with the sudden return of Umberlee.

## Government and Politics

Not much is known about the government or the politics as the kingdom has hidden from the public eye for a long while. There have been previous conflicts with Atlantis for the possession of all the Trident's pieces. Lyonesse is apprehensive towards Naranda specifically, especially with Naranda's hunger for the knowledge that Lyonesse keeps.

There seem to be many similarities between Lyonesse and Uiure, something multiple mer have commented on, as well as the similarities between parts of their words (The secret words of Uiure, "Uiure Remains" and a rallying cry for Lyonesse, "Lyonesse will remain.")

## Magic

A piece of the Trident cracked the earth and spawned a fountain of pure wild magic. Lyonessean magic utilizes magic in its rawest and purest form. The power of it is difficult to control, and only King Sejun and his royal guard can safely use the magic via crystal cards. The army harnesses the magic through a more risky approach of ancient brands and using their own bodies as the conduit. The cards are summoned by the magic user with the Lyonessean rune for that number.

### Known Cards/Spells

* King of Spades - Shield! [Seungsik]
* Wild Magic Surge! [Sejun]
* Jack of Diamonds - Blinding lights!
* King of Clubs - Paint it black!
* Queen of Hearts - Red Spear! Paint it red!
* Unnamed Spade spell reinforces the Kingdom's gates

* Card 2, Frost
* Card 7, Insight
* Card 13, Into the Mirror
	+ "The embodiment of Wild Magic" this card opens a doorway to a dimension of pure magic containing the Dark Beast of Lyonesse, the Jabberwocky.
* Card 26, Lightning Burst
* Card 41, Protect
* Card 49, Message
* Card 50, Dispel

#### Royal Guard

* Captain Kang Seungsik
* Lieutenant Han Seungwoo
* Sub-Lieutenant Choi Byungchan
* Sub-Lieutenant Heo Chan
* Sergeant Jung Subin

#### Army

*Main article: Lyonessean Army*
* General Lee Taeyong
* Lieutenant-CommanderNakamoto Yuta
* Corporal Lee Haechan

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 *Trapping Me in the Frame,* Chapter 8: Chapter 7
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 *Trapping Me in the Frame,* Chapter 3: Chapter 2
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *Trapping Me in the Frame,* Chapter 10: Chapter 9
4. ↑ *Trapping Me in the Frame,* Chapter 9: Chapter 8
5. ↑ *Looking for that Place (We're about to Reach),* Chapter 8: Olympus
6. ↑ *Trapping Me in the Frame,*