Ninyasthala- from Ancient Vindara

Scions of the cursed king opens with a narration by Princess Athmika

Like a blushing bride who approaches the nuptial bed on the night of nights, decorated with flowers and covered in glittering jewels, the kingdom rejoices with me. Ninyasthala will have a new king on the morrow, on the auspicious day of Guru Poornima, a consummation long past its time. Veerendra, the king and my sire, had punished the bad and rewarded the good with a just hand, but too long has he served the land.

Sharad Ritu – Autumn

Leaves swirl, dance in the lazy breeze,

Silvery conches float on high,

Paddy fields are blushing brides,

Deflowered by their sickle grooms.

The beetle thrives in the mango seed,

The paramour hides behind lace curtains,

Assassins bide their time but

The maidens feast on, and sing.

The dinner table graciously bears

The generous gifts of the season,

Even beggars and dogs grow fat and lazy,

In a time of peace and plenty.

As the full moon rises on the lake,

He likens the two orbs to her bosom

Which are the only fruits he needs,

Beggar now, but master later.

Silence embraces the palace at last,

Barrels are empty, drunkards are filled,

Nodding sentries lean on spears,

But serpents and thieves know no sleep.

Young King Veerendra

Young King Veerendra hears a noise...

The funeral to the crown prince

Athmika says at the death of the crown Prince Bhuvendra "My beloved brother’s funeral. His passing was the beginning of a series of tragedies and the end of my innocent, charmed life. And it prepared me for what was to come.”

A beautiful bright day

King Veerendra is joined by his wise minister Gyana Sagara for a hunt.
The colors are indicative of the story happening in the flash back, the mood is set beautifully by our colorist Santosh Pillewar.

A hawk's connection

A hawk skirts over the city of Ninyasthala. This bird of prey happens to be pet of Princess Athmika.Hawk plays an integral role in the story symbolically and physically.

 

Princess Tarika, who is she?

Tarika, Athmika's sister, who resembles Athmika closely in physical appearance so much, that they are mistaken for twins. She has many secrets, though.