e5a2d824-b4ed-4676-9f4c-05a01332022a 1.0 2015 Noble Wars Prequel Elizabeth Blythe Fantasy A choose your own adventure (COYA) novel for lovers of medieval fantasy and court intrigue.
Today is your sixteenth birthday, and you're dressing up in your finest to attend the celebration. Clothing had been left out for you for the occasion, but you're alone now to spend the last few minutes of your childhood in contemplation.

After today, your family's first priority will be to secure a marriage alliance for you. There have been talks practically from birth about your marriage, and that of your younger sister, but thus far you've escaped any bethrothals.

Looking into your mother's most prized possession, a polished metal mirror the size of a plate, you see...]]> Page2 YOUNG WOMAN ... the reflection of a young woman. Page3 YOUNG MAN ... the reflection of a young man.
It is quite traditional, though of high quality. Your léine, dyed red, falls long, almost to the floor, covered by a fine airisaidh worn over the shoulders. A circular iron brooch fastens the plaid at the breast and a leather belt secures it to your waist. Your long hair falls down your back, unbound as you're not yet married.]]> Page5 Traditional Though not exciting, it is what is expected. You wear the outfit you have on to the celebration. Page6 Scandalous There's no way you're going looking dull. You dress in something scandalous.
It is quite traditional, though of high quality. Your léine, dyed yellow, falls to your thighs, further kept warm this time of year by trews. A fine plaid covers your shoulders, secured at the waist with a leather belt. Your long hair flows down your back, combed into neatness. ]]> Page5 Traditional Though not exciting, it is what is expected. You wear the outfit you have on to the celebration. Page6 Scandalous There's no way you're going looking dull. You dress in something scandalous.
Ianka turns when she sees you and gives you a broad smile, waving you over. For her own part, she too is dressed in traditional Rerisian fashion - except for a shock, her hair is now bound up under a heavy headdress. Ianka has been married since you last saw her.]]>
Upon arrival at your celebration, the first thing everyone notices is your outfit. Several eyes feel heavy and full of disapproval upon you, whispers strike up as you as you pass.

Ianka, the eldest daughter of your neighboring clan, turns from the rest of your childhood friends as you approach and gives you a delighted, devilish smile, "Well look at you. I never would have thought you'd dress so scandalously, but I guess I was wrong. Oh dear, here comes your father..."

You only just digest the fact that Ianka's wearing the headdress of a married woman herself when you spot the aforementioned father making his way towards you through the crowd, a scowl on his face...]]>