I loves this Joren.
This is a really neat idea... are you planning on continuing it?

Yes, please. I'm still waiting for my ice sculptures.

Also, I'm glad that Roald and Shinko have a happy marriage, and Shinko seems pretty great here. Actually, I liked the whole siblings banding together to run the country thing a lot. It's the complete opposite of their diva parents reign. And Joren should possibly pursue Lianne. People never do much with him anymore, so I'm happy you put him in. It's so infuriating-- he's the one villain that I can't write and all. It's like a train-wreck. Or a really terrible simile about a gate.

I love your writing style. Is there going to be an appearance of Kel and the others? Any certain love interests? I feel like that chapter left so many open ends, I have no idea in which direction this story could go. Update soon!
Sarah
P.S. I hope that made some amount of sense. :)

Made me chuckle evilly...fun, fun, fun.