The Midnight Massacre

The Midnight Massacre remains one of the darkest nights in the history of Mewni. It began with whispers—talk of rebellion, of a secret council forming to dethrone Nebula and place a "stronger" ruler in her place. The ringleaders were the Rosewood Family, a powerful noble house with deep roots in the kingdom. Lord Damien Rosewood who was head of the family and a former advisor to Nebula's mother, Lucille. He had always resented Nebula's ascension, believing the throne should have passed to someone "more capable."

But patience was not endless. His doubts turned to actions.

Secret meetings were held in the halls of the Rosewood estate. Messages were smuggled out under the cover of night, whispering of a plan to dethrone Nebula and install a ruler that could "repair" the kingdom. Some claimed they wanted to find Lucille and return her to the throne, believing Nebula's mother must have been driven away against her will. Others sought to crown one of Nebula's distant cousins.

Whatever their plan it never reached fruition.

Nebula's spies within the Veil intercepted the messages before they could spread too far. She allowed the rebellion to continue for weeks, watching as more conspirators revealed themselves. She memorized their names while tracking their movements, even letting them believe their plan was going unnoticed. On a cold autumn night the entire Rosewood estate went up in flames. The fire was no ordinary blaze—it burned green and violet, unnaturally silent except for the screams inside. The royal guards who werre led by Nebula's personal enforcers, surrounded the estate preventing anyone from escaping.

Those who managed to reach the windows found their escape routes blocked. The royal guard stood in silent ranks outside, watching the inferno with unreadable expressions. None dared to move. None dared to question. The screams lasted for hours. By dawn, the entire Rosewood family—along with hundreds of nobles who had been lured into their doomed conspiracy—was gone. The estate itself was reduced to a pile of silver-grey ash, the only remnant of their existence.

Not all of Queen Nebula's enemies hid in shadows. Some like Marvin Nigletter chose to confront her openly, with their heads held high. Lord Nigleter was a relic of a nobler time, a former general who had served Lucille and Portia with unshakable loyalty. He was not a coward, nor was he a schemer. He did not fear Nebula's growing cruelty—but he did grieve for what she had become. He was executed in public on his 55th birthday.