[@Zeroth]:
The most important question is why the nobles aren’t vying for power in the absence of the royal bloodline. The answer lies in the Royal Rune, which is believed to be a divine blessing from the god of light. Nobles fear divine punishment or public rejection if they take the throne without this blessing. Historically, when the royal bloodline is absent, the steward is chosen from among the closest relatives to maintain order.

Additionally, many nobles see finding the heir as an opportunity to gain favor or rewards. The presence of runes—an otherworldly magic tied to the royal family—reinforces this belief.

As for lineage, the Royal Rune only manifests in one descendant per generation. Typically, this heir has no siblings, though rare exceptions exist in history. In this case, the steward is an uncle of the missing heir, a rare instance of a sibling to a rune bearer. Initially, most believed the last king left no children. The temple of light even declared that the god of light would select a new bloodline. However, as no new rune-bearer appeared, rumors arose that the king might have had a secret child.

[@Xaltwind]:
As for player roles, you’ll take on the mantle of the knight commanders, tasked by the steward to investigate rumors of someone bearing the Royal Rune. While the ultimate goal is to restore the heir to the throne, not everything is as it seems. Knight commanders serve as generals during wartime, mentors and teachers during peace, and trusted advisors to the crown — or in this case, the steward. Their role is integral to the kingdom’s stability and security.

I’ve chosen to set the roleplay for 18+ participants primarily for comfort and creative freedom. While I don’t necessarily intend for the story to delve into explicit content or overly dark themes, this age limit allows me — and all participants — to explore complex characters, mature situations, and potentially intense scenes without constantly worrying about whether the content might cross a line for younger audiences.

Regarding races, the setting is primarily human, but I’m open to discussing other possibilities if someone has a strong concept in mind. Themes and tone lean towards D&D-style western fantasy. Romance is entirely optional, not a requirement. 

If anyone has further questions or needs more details, I’m happy to elaborate! Furthermore, if you have ideas you’d like to bring to the table, please feel free to share!