The Broken Line
Story:
King Ulric Clarion fell gravely ill and knowing he had no time left proclaimed, "To all whom hear or read this. Let it be known that I, your humble servant King Clarion, have chosen a successor. They shall bear my weapon in battle , hold the effects that do mark my office, and above all they shall serve you even as I have. Even in my relatively young age I go the way of all the earth. Our gods have need of me elsewhere. May they watch over you in my absence."
It wasn't much longer after that in which he did indeed pass away. It would be known that the plagues took him. He assigned his noblest and reliable servants to find suitable heirs for the throne. These men and women have come to be known as the kingmakers. With the passing of Clarion, Sturth has been left kingless. The court of Sturth has struggled to keep their governing over the people stable and to watch for the return of an heir to fulfill Clarion's proclamation. It has been two years since the king's death. Two long years without a leader. The countries to the south and north become emboldened by the day.
Ghurmas to the north though made of divided war parties and tribes nonetheless raids Sturth's borders, stealing their goods and enslaving their people.
Oriston to the south though weak in military might invades the kingdom through political intrigue and dark influence.
Now the kingmakers are scattered. They have worked tirelessly and many have lost their hope. Some have even gone missing. Ozend finds himself in a surly mood. Efforts to fulfill the king's wishes gone awry for so long have left his countenance dark. Perhaps someone will give him a reason to grin again.
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Story:
King Ulric Clarion fell gravely ill and knowing he had no time left proclaimed, "To all whom hear or read this. Let it be known that I, your humble servant King Clarion, have chosen a successor. They shall bear my weapon in battle , hold the effects that do mark my office, and above all they shall serve you even as I have. Even in my relatively young age I go the way of all the earth. Our gods have need of me elsewhere. May they watch over you in my absence."
It wasn't much longer after that in which he did indeed pass away. It would be known that the plagues took him. He assigned his noblest and reliable servants to find suitable heirs for the throne. These men and women have come to be known as the kingmakers. With the passing of Clarion, Sturth has been left kingless. The court of Sturth has struggled to keep their governing over the people stable and to watch for the return of an heir to fulfill Clarion's proclamation. It has been two years since the king's death. Two long years without a leader. The countries to the south and north become emboldened by the day.
Ghurmas to the north though made of divided war parties and tribes nonetheless raids Sturth's borders, stealing their goods and enslaving their people.
Oriston to the south though weak in military might invades the kingdom through political intrigue and dark influence.
Now the kingmakers are scattered. They have worked tirelessly and many have lost their hope. Some have even gone missing. Ozend finds himself in a surly mood. Efforts to fulfill the king's wishes gone awry for so long have left his countenance dark. Perhaps someone will give him a reason to grin again.
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