The king of blackthorn rose to power on the strength of his sword gaining the devotion of the people as he forged a nation and purged the ravages of war once a much needed beacon of strength for a foundling kingdom he has now grown old and is no longer a vital part of a now robust and powerful country others have risen to prominence and power within his council adept in their machinations and plots the councilors have their own self serving ambitions in a shadowy battle of subterfuge they ruthle