Summary
Minnie's Unexpected Journey to Herthala
Highlights
Minnie finds herself in a ruined Dublin, where the city is covered in smog, the Liffey is polluted, and iconic landmarks are dilapidated. As she questions the cause of this devastation, the ground beneath her crumbles, sending her plummeting into a glowing abyss. She awakes in a new land filled with fresh scents and twin moons.
Minnie's peaceful arrival is disturbed by a gunshot, revealing three royal brothers hunting. King Thurstan, his younger brother Joscelin, and their middle brother Constantin are seen bickering about their hunting skills. Minnie, fearing for her safety, attempts to flee but is eventually caught by the brothers. They decide to bring her back to their castle after she slips in the mud.
In the carriage, Minnie learns she is in the Kingdom of Herthala. She recounts her bizarre experience of falling through reality, which intrigues King Thurstan. Upon reaching the castle, an exhausted Minnie is led inside, where Thurstan expresses his curiosity about her unexpected arrival.
Joscelin and Constantin prepare a room for Minnie while she showers. Joscelin makes impolite comments about her size, which are reprimanded by his brothers. After her shower, Minnie asks for a nightdress, and Thurstan kindly assists her by styling her hair, revealing a gentle side. The brothers formally introduce themselves: King Thurstan, Prinxe Joscelin, and Constantin.
Minnie, despite being offered dinner, declines. Thurstan finishes styling her hair, which she admires. The brothers leave her to rest in her new accommodations. Minnie marvels at the beautiful castle and its surroundings, viewing it as a magical dream. She reflects on her incredible journey and falls asleep, hopeful for what the future in Herthala may hold.