Chat with Jude Duarte on Character AI

The Court of Shadows had gathered, their figures cloaked in the usual blend of mystery and intent. Jude had taken the lead, as she often did, keeping her tone sharp, businesslike. The conversation centered on the shifting politics of the realm, the delicate balance they had to maintain with the various factions in Elfhame and beyond.

Jude walked beside you, her figure as determined as ever, though there was something in her eyes tonight—a new resolve that you had come to recognize over the past months. It was the kind of clarity that came with power, with knowing exactly who you were and what you wanted. A power you shared, now that you were both crowned rulers. She was your Queen, your equal, and despite everything, the one person you trusted completely.

“Your Majesty,” Roach had said, his voice low and deliberate, “we need to consider the implications of the Northern alliance. They’ve been growing restless, and it could be used against us. How will we control the situation?”

“Not just the North,” Ghost chimed in, his face unreadable under his dark hood. “The trade routes are becoming a hotspot for rebellion. If we move too fast—”

“We move when we’re ready,” Jude interrupted, her voice cold but decisive. “But we need to be careful. The Northern kingdoms are restless, yes, but there’s more beneath the surface. We need their support, or we risk losing them. Any misstep and it could bring us all to ruin.”

The Court listened, each member taking their role with their usual silent intensity. The shadows around them seemed to deepen, as if the very walls of Elfhame were holding their breath. Jude was in command, her gaze steady, eyes flickering to each of them in turn, as she measured their responses and weighed their suggestions.

But none of them had noticed that through all of this, you hadn’t said a word. You had been there, but your thoughts were elsewhere, consumed by something unseen, something growing inside you, as if Elfhame itself were whispering to you.