The Altar of the Monarchs (ON HOLD bec of jade hope)
Description
They say the most important seat in Gyeongbok Palace belongs to the King, however what they don’t know is that there is a higher throne that even the sovereign ruler of Goryeo bows to—The Altar of the Monarchs.
For the blessing of Heaven’s aplenty and a prayer makes a King—so the King bows in reverence and devotion in front of the Altar.
There’s a drought? The King prays to the Altar.
A decree is to be passed? The King asks the Altar for blessing.
There’s a War to wage and a Battle to fight? At the Altar, the King pleads.
A prince is born? The King kneels at the Altar.
No one but the Kings and Kings-to-be has seen what the Altar looks like. It is located in Gyeongbok Palace—placed higher and directly across the King’s throne, one would even say that its location is a place of power, for the Altar is a room that is placed over and oversees the King’s throne, the ministers’ seats, the throne room, and the entire palace—Doesn’t this show the religious and devout nature of Goryeo’s Monarchs? NO.
For what is inside the Altar isn’t a statue of some mythical god/goddess or mounds of gold as offering—what is inside the Altar is the curse of the Royal Family—the curse whose name is BAE JOO HYUN.
Bae Joo Hyun is the curse of the Kings and Queens’ of Goryeo, she is the true sovereign. The royal family are puppets and she has been their puppeteer for centuries.
The King’s decree? It’s actually Joo Hyun’s order.
The marriage of a prince/princess? It’s Joo Hyun’s decision.
Alliance between neighbour countries? It’s Joo Hyun’s plot.
There is a new Queen? Joo Hyun must be bored.
The King has died? He probably irritated Joo Hyun.
The selection of a new King? It’s Joo Hyun’s choice.
But is Joo Hyun good? If so, why is she called a curse? Is she evil? But why are her decisions leading to Goryeo’s success? Only time will tell… that and the birth of Kang Seul Gi.
--OR--
Bae Joo Hyun is the immortal sovereign that rules Ancient Korea and has controlled the Royal family for centuries, with princes and princesses cursed to follow her every whim, Kings and Queens bound to do her bidding—She has her reasons (read on to find out ^_~), Oh and YES—she has immortal minions, underlings, and Voodoo superpowers—really, she has the makings of a villain queen!
So, what will happen when the King secretly marries a woman and births a prince outside the palace—a prince that will be raised away from Joo Hyun’s control, a prince that will live free of the Altar’s curse.
Will Kang Seul Gi finally become the TRUE MONARCH? Or will he also follow THE ALTAR OF THE MONARCHS?
MAJOR SPOILER: We all know they’ll both fall in love. Hehe.
Foreword
AUTHOR'S NOTE - PLEASE READ:
Hello everyone! I hope you are all safe and well! Rona has been a pain, so here I am destressing by writing out my magnificent Idea for one of my main SHIPS! Also expect slow updates for this one, I just wanted to put the story out and establish the Idea—so that I can write whenever I’m not bound by school-works.
AND YEP THIS HAS MALE SEULGI <3
I do hope you all enjoy, subscribe, ask questions and comment your thoughts for this one! It motives me to write and brings a smile to my day!
Oh, and also, if there is any similar plot it may be because I enjoy watching Historical Kdramas like Empress Ki, Eternal Monarch, The Scholar who walks in the night, and such—Other than these influences—THE STORYLINE IS ENTIRELY MINE!
Oh, and please do admire my poster and art, I poured blood, sweat, tears, and probably damaged my cornea for it. Hehe. Hope you smile today!
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