What comes around…

The sound of 'tap, tap' footsteps echoed through the air as a bloodied and half-dead man advanced toward a throne. "Traitorous bastard," he muttered in a low voice, his steps unsteady. Outside the castle, the clamor of battle and desperate screams filled the air. The door to the throne room swung open, revealing a knight with a sword coated in blood and dirt. His armor bore the marks of the fierce conflict.

The man's eyes met the knight's, and a grim smile played on his lips. "You court death by bringing these filthy creatures into the holy land," he retorted, his gaze shifting away as he continued his slow approach to the throne. The knight, undeterred, removed his helmet, revealing a mane of white hair and vibrant green eyes. A peculiar circle adorned his right eye.

With his helmet discarded, the knight taunted, "Zyrahn is currently battling the demon Vexen. This empire our father left behind will turn to ashes in their aftermath. I suggest you surrender, Caspian." The pleasure in his voice was palpable as he spoke of the impending ruin of his brother's empire.

Finally reaching the golden throne, Caspian seated himself, his eyes locking onto his brother with a mixture of disdain and empathy. He understood the depth of their father's anger all too well.

From their youth, their father had withheld parental affection, treating them as mere pawns in his political games. When Caspian's magical talents emerged, his father drew closer, hoping to manipulate him for power. Meanwhile, his brother's lack of magical and martial skills led to a loveless marriage for political gain, which only fueled his sibling's resentment.

As the years passed, Caspian rose within the Holy Trinity, a formidable organization tasked with safeguarding the empire. Appointed as the Chief Minister, he defended the northern border and received news of his brother's vanishing. The gruesome discovery of his sister-in-law's brutal murder further deepened the rift between them, exacerbated by a blood-written message nearby. "Blood begets blood. The debt is paid, and the reckoning begins." Now, after years have passed, Caspian's once-powerless brother stands before him, commanding an army of millions and backed by a deity. The tables have irrevocably turned, altering the balance of power.