Summer of Lore #11: The Windsinger's Treasure

About the story:

This lighthearted tale tells of one of the adventures of Leria's ancestor, Cadessa, the Windsinger Queen, who had a penchant for adventuring.

The basic bones of the tale:

When Cadessa was still a princess, her mother wished her sister to inherit the throne. Fearing that she would be killed, Cadessa escapes the castle one night (despite arguing with the guards and a few other mishaps) and settles into a mining town, claiming she is a gem miner (not telling anyone who she really is)

She befriends many in the town, including one boy who serves as a scout for the town. One day, they go explore an abandoned gem mine, and find plenty of treasure and plenty of adventures.

When they return with their haul, a royal messenger arrives informing her her sister has been sent into exile (because of her unpopularity with the nobles of Selance) It is only then she reveals to the townsfolk who she really is, and why she had to disguise herself.

The entire townsfolk turn out for Cadessa's coronation, and she goes on to become one of the great rulers of the humans of Shokiyu