Title: Dragonshade and Velvet Skies
Prologue: The Fall and Rise of Shen Yui
In the twilight halls of the Shen Pavilion, amidst ancient silken tapestries and dragon-forged steel, Shen Yui stood at the precipice of her downfall. Branded a villainess, betrayed by the court, and scorned by nobles who feared the whispers of her bloodline, she had been condemned not by guilt, but by power.
But fate had other designs.
A mysterious celestial array—older than time and carved into the sacred floors of the Pavilion—ignited. Shen Yui, cloaked in midnight robes and framed by moonlight, vanished into glowing light, her crimson eyes opening to a world not quite her own.
She awoke in a time long past.
Before her downfall.
Before the Caelum Family reigned supreme.
Before her heart had ever stirred for a man named AnWenyi.
Main Characters:
Shen Yui – Born into the legendary Shen Family, guardians of dragon-lore and defenders of military strength. Kind yet formidable, her swordplay is unmatched, her humor disarming, and her decisions sharp as steel. Though branded a villainess in her time, in this past she may become something more.
AnWenyi Caelum – Stoic heir to the most powerful family in Terran, keeper of wealth and quiet honor. His detachment hides deep-seated sorrow—and a powerful secret that may entangle him with Shen Yui beyond politics or fate.
Supporting Cast:
Acetein Floresco – A witty and loyal friend to AnWenyi, hailing from the Floresco Family. A merchant's heir with dreams bigger than gold, and a heart easily flustered.
Gracy Atizza – A sharp-tongued, radiant young lady with ties to northern trade. Her affections oscillate between Acetein and…
Jose Cordapior – A noble with a dark past and ties to the Cordapior family’s secret assassins. Calm, calculating, and deeply in love with Gracy.
Antagonist:
Clitoria Bornafide – Arrogant, dazzling, and dangerous. This noblewoman from the Bornafide Family loathes Shen Yui and constantly tries to diminish her standing, believing trade is mightier than dragons.