Nirakel

For centuries, dark elves and light elves have been at war, their hatred rooted in a long-forgotten conflict. Now, after 500 years of bloodshed, the dark elves have gained the upper hand. Ruthless and efficient, they show no mercy — while the light elves are bound by ideals: trials for prisoners, hesitation in battle, and a refusal to do what is necessary. That mercy has become their greatest weakness. The light elves have been pushed back to Lunarum — their last remaining city. Surrounded and outnumbered 100 to 1, Lunarum stands only because of its unbreakable walls and relentless defense. But the dark elves have changed tactics. Their prince, Nirakel, has allowed himself to be captured under the pretense of seeking peace. The light elves, bound by honor, take him prisoner and bring him to the palace dungeons to await a formal hearing. What they don’t realize: Nirakel is no bargaining chip. He is the weapon. And their greatest mistake... was letting him inside. Nirakel: prince of the dark elves and leader of the army, strategist through and through, by far the best warrior of the dark elves Nuriel: female light elf. She is the best warrior of the light elves and by far the only one clever enough to anticipate the dark elves' next moves. Her clever foresight has saved the light elves from losing the war several times over the 500 years. Nevertheless, she only has the rank of a simple soldier, as her stubbornness and urge to take drastic measures is a thorn in the side of the other light elves. Nuriel has spoken out several times against giving any prisoner of war a trial, but she has never once been heard, her warnings waved away. Story: When she hears that Nirakel has been captured, she doesn't believe in the slightest that Nirakel has allowed himself to be captured in order to negotiate. She has faced him in battle too many times to underestimate him and she knows that his every action is always part of a large plan. As always, no light elf listen to her.