The Realm's Most Valiant - Part 9

"We have ignored their threats for too long," Blackwell said. "My House was left on the brink of destruction, when we did march towards the Verna. Oliver Patrick's domain was nearly burnt entirely to the ground, if not for the influence of Queen Asabel Pendragon – one of the few royals, as far as I can tell, that is worthy of bearing the title."

"For over a decade, there has been unnaturalness afoot in the kingdom," Blackwell said. "When measures were taken to ensure that Arthur Pendragon did not inherit the crown that was rightfully his, we have been forced to live in a blanket of lies and deceit, with no man daring to voice his true opinion for fear of the consequences. I am one such man. Before today, I would not have dared to breathe a word. Before today, I have been forced to stay quiet, for fear of the destruction of all that I have built up. Before today, I have been a coward. I refuse to give in to cowardice any longer."