"Humble Beginnings"

The Scholar's Tower (AI Interpretation)

**"Humble Beginnings"** is the 1st episode of the 1st season of **Alternate Void: The Five Pillars**. It is the first overall episode of the series, and introduces the first characters of the show

## Episode Guide

*A powerful ruler passes leaving the throne to her eldest daughter, and the domino effect begins to occur*

## Sypnosis

In the not too distant past, a war broke out that affected the nations of the world. The continent of Argan was the frontlines of this conflict and would see a great deal of tragedies. The instigator of the conflict would proclaim a prophesy held deep in his homeland, that one day Argan would burn, and the darkness would consume the world if not tended to properly. These words would be some of his last, as the forces of the allied powers stormed the city and eliminated the man for good.

In the present day, Captain Gunther of the royal guards stands at his post in the late hours of the night. He notices his midnight briefing is missing a few documents and questions Corporal Jacob Addison for the additional report. While shuffling through what other papers he has, the city clock tower rings 17 times, indicating the death of the Analeasian moanrch. Gunther drops to his news and pays his respects.

The following morning arrives and the Queen's lady in waiting, Josephine attempts to brief the room on the situation regarding the queen. The crown princess, Olivia, assures her everything will be alright and than she should make her way to the table for breakfast. Leading the morning blessing, Olivia attempts to hold it together despite losing her mother the night before. The table remains uneasy but the breakfast commences anyway. Olivia then asks for the morning briefing from Josephine, who goes over the events that will follow one another because of the death.

Olivia's little brother, Xander, stirs up commotion at the table and lets his emotions get the best of him as he leaves for the royal estate outside the castle. Following the breakfast, Olivia complains to the castle steward, Sir Vincent, about how she failed to keep it all together. Vincent insists that nothing will be put against her given the circumstances, and that her focus should be on making sure she mentally prepares herself for the road ahead. Vincent tells Olivia that she must rest, and he'll address the press at the Palace Edge with the company of James, Duke of Everettia and 2nd in line to the throne.

Gunther addresses the Royal Guards as the group accompanies Vincent and James to the podium. As Vincent announced the official notice of the Queen's death, the world begins to act in both rage and joy as the one who held "a grip on the world" had finally passed. In her Palace study, Olivia sits on the bed and watches TV as Josephine brings her tea and snacks in hopes of comforting her. Olivia reflects on how she doesn't know what to make of the situation, and Josephine recommends she leave her room to get some fresh air. James and Gunther watch the same news program as the people of Bastille celebrate Annabelle's death. He talks with Gunther about the great Analeasian Empire and how something has been missing since the days of old. While Gunther asks him if he believes Olivia is essential to this new era, James simply shakes his head as if there is no real way of determining such a thing.

Olivia clears her head in the palace garden while Josephine and Vincent watch her from a balcony, though they remain concerned for her as she continues to talk to wildlife that won't answer back. They eventually call her in to let her know dinner was ready and that the guests of the court would be waiting shortly. On the way to the dining room, Olivia notices that Xander is no where to be seen, and when he is absent for dinner, she asks for the palace attendants to look for him. The dinner progresses and after meeting with members of the court, Olivia makes her back to the Royal Estate. She finally finds Xander and begins to question him for his decisions. Despite all of the arguing, Xander expresses deep down his biggest regrets and grudges with the death of Annabelle, and makes Olivia aware that he feels as though he was forgotten long before his mother died anyway. As Xander breaks down and begins to cry, Olivia also gets emotional, mentioning how she has no idea what she is doing, and that running an entire empire will be something she may never perfect, but she knows that Xander is all she has left, as he is the only one who truly feels the pain the way she does. While Xander still feels isolated, the siblings embrace and cry together, as Vincent's words echoing through the world can be heard, as the era of Queen Olivia has begun.