Mise en scene and Chapter Scenarios
Story settingPlease refer to the
mise en scene, in other words the story set-up. This describes the story, its setting and the two main characters. You can refer here to the chapter scenarios, however. I did my best to make it short and sweet.
whee Scenario for Chapter one
Prince [name], bound by rope, is brought into the royal hall of the dark kingdom where he awaits his punishment from the king. The king analyses the boy with curious eyes. A few moments before, news had rung throughout the castle that a young boy was captured as a prisoner. The king opens his mouth to speak.
“What are the charges?” He says, cutting straight to the point. His honorable advisor answers him.
“Treason, your majesty. This child has stolen the ancient vase!” Gasps and mutters shoot across the royal hall.
“I did not! The prince cuts in. He addresses the advisor. “ You numbskull! This is all a stupid mistake!” His remark deeply insults the advisor.
“Why you insolent little-”
“SILENCE!” The king’s rage rings throughout the halls. The king hates petty arguments. He walks in front of the prince who is down on his knees, hands tied behind his back. “Lowly prisoner, do you realise how serious the charge of stealing the mystic vase is?”
“If I may cut in sire, remarks the advisor, feebly. "He is also the one solely responsible for breaking it!” He is fearful of the king’s reaction as a look of horrification spreads over the king’s face.
“Wheeeze! Sputter! Unforgivable....OFF WITH HIS HEAD!!!” The king orders, red in the face, obviously livid. The guards scramble to take the light prince away, until the princess of dark shows up.
“WAIT! Father, we cannot be so rash about these things.” The princess confidently tells her father. None dare to oppose her, except her father.
“Daughter, do you realise the offenses…”
“Yes, father, however, there is no evidence against him, for the charges of smuggling the vase that is.”
“But you don’t mean that he should be allowed to go free?” The king is bewildered at the thought.
“Don’t jump to conclusions father,” The princess says with surprising confidence. “I only meant to propose something else. He has deeply offended me. Don’t you find it fitting that he should become my personal slave for live? Won’t the shame he will feel for the rest of his life be a fitting punishment?” All present are surprised at the princess’ confidence, including the king. The prince stares at her in horror. The thought of becoming someone else’s slave, let alone this princess who captured him. leaves a sour taste in his mouth. He is, though, thankful that his life is spared, for now.
“Princess [name], are you sure about this?” The king is suddenly soft, all anger drained from him. He cannot understand her actions.
“Deathly sure, I’m afraid.” She stares at him hard, her gaze unblinking. The king looks at her in disbelief, but he agrees.
“So be it, he sighs. “Lowly prisoner, you are spared your life, but instead, you shall become my daughter’s personal slave, and she’ll treat you as she sees fit. Your life is now in her hands. Understand, slave? Answer now!” The prince, bitter, responds.
“Loud and clear, he sneers. “your Majesty.”
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For the first chapter, the sense of urgency is important. The prince has just been captured and must worry about his immediate surroundings. It is also important to remember that is was enough to get the death penalty for stealing the vase, so many will despise him in this kingdom.
What will happen to the prince? What is his immediate goal? Will he do as the king says and do his appointed job? It's all up to you!
