A Scholar Among Warriors (event)
Character: Ansfrei den va Seignon
High King... High King... what is it. Really. It's a title created by Bastione, if that was his name, around 1200 years ago. There's questions on whether Bastione was truly a reformer or a warlord, but that's neither here nor there.
Then after that? A series of warlords who slammed together the realm every time it inevitably split apart. A vicious cycle that goes civil war and a break up of royal power, the invasion of a Lich or outside force, the reuniting of power to kill the Lich or hold them out until betrayal by their allies, and then union until inevitable collapse. Around and around again.
It's as if they're blind. The cycle is not sustainable. Every decade Chevalie's trade value shrinks, the population likewise, and the divisions set heavier. I fear that if changes are not made soon, this may be the end of that cycle. There are simply far too many dangers, far too much calamity for our homeland to survive yet another fall.
The High King that will save us is not going to come. So, it must be me. If I must fight my brothers to do it, then I will do what I must. And if I... have to... produce an heir to ensure stability. Then I shall do it.
Right. Right. Unite a kingdom, produce an heir. Ugh...