Princess Kiara of Cyrch was the only child born to the beloved King Geoffrey and his late wife, Queen Juliana. She had known from an early age that someday she would become Queen when it was time for her father's rule to end. She made an effort to not only take great care in her studies but to also observe her father and how he ruled. Once Queen Juliana sadly passed away, Kiara began to be her father's shadow. He would not allow her join him on campaigns, feeling it was far too dangerous for the princess, but he allowed her constantly be at his side in court. What the king could never control was that Kiara was not one to remain hidden in a castle. She has often sneaked out of the castle, dressed in commoner clothes, to observe her people up close. Kiara was determined to be the best Queen she could be to her people and that meant interacting them. She even had the Captain of the Guards teach her how to use a sword.<br/><br/>Queen Juliana made King Geoffrey promise before her untimely death that when Kiara did marry, it was for love. She and Geoffrey had love each other very much and she couldn't bear the idea her only child not marry someone she truly loved. King Geoffrey has always honored his wife's last wish. Many suitors have come to Cyrch but it was Kiara's choice if she accepted them. Each time, the princess has rejected them for one reason or another. Some because they were arrogant and clearly in love with themselves, others because they were more interested in the throne then her. Sadly, it appears that King Geoffrey is becoming more and more senile each day and soon Kiara will have to take his crown. Unfortunately, not everyone is thrilled at the idea of having just a queen and some how King Geoffrey is convinced that the Grand Duke of Loxem is the perfect husband for his daughter. Not only does Kiara not even like the Grand Duke, she doesn't trust him. Her father is convinced, however, and in anger, Kiara ran out of the palace.<br/><br/>"How dare he....That man is so..."<br/><br/>Kiara grumbled in anger. She was angry, not even taking the time to dress in more common clothes. She didn't care who saw her head to the lake. King Geoffrey always had an odd rule about this lake. Kiara was to never drop daisy petals in it. He would never tell her why, no matter how times she asked. It was just something she was never supposed to do. She grabbed a handful of daisies and said to herself.<br/><br/>"Well, he always told me Mother's wish would be honored and now he's going back on it."<br/><br/>It made sense in her angry mind that if her father was going to force her to marry that jerk, then she could go back on her word to not drop the petals in the lake. She ripped the petals off the stems in anger and dropped them one by one in the lake. At first, she didn't see why her father had the silly rule. Maybe he just liked daisies too much...Then she saw the lake begin to change. Circles began dancing on the lake. First to the outer banks of the lake, then back into the middle. As she watched it, she dropped the final petal in her hand, without even realizing it. As the petal hit the water, the circles began to form a portal. Kiara moved backwards but tripped on a rock and fell onto her bottom, in shock. She didn't care how wet or stained her dress was as she sat in the edge of the lake. She was frozen watching it.<br/><br/>A sleeping man appeared and Kiara didn't know what to think. Around her the lake began to settle but her eyes were focused on the man instead. He seemed to be from another world, his clothes didn't match the style of clothing found in Cyrch or nearby lands. She was confused by everything, especially since he seemed to think her lap was a perfect pillow. She took down at him and wasn't sure what to do. All her days shadowing her father and her studies had not prepared the soon to be Queen for this. She gently reached down to shake his shoulder, when the man suddenly he opened his eyes. He looked as equally confused as she was. She moved her hand back when he jumped up clumsily and screamed. Kiara slowly got to her feet, her fear of the stranger was replaced by concern. He seemed lost and needed help. Both her parents told her that a good ruler helped someone in need. She got back to her feet and hurried over to where he fell and told him.<br/><br/>"No,  I do not know a Jennifer. My name is Kiara. Who are you?"