Duke Raelis

Duke Raelis stood before the hearth in his private chambers, the flickering flames casting shadows across his stern features. His mind was racing, plotting out each step of his bold and treacherous plan. The betrayal he was about to set in motion would either secure his rise to power or destroy him utterly. But in his mind, the outcome was certain—he would be king. And Eldric Valen, the fool who now sat upon the throne, would be dead.

With a grim smile, Raelis turned from the fire and strode toward the heavy oak doors at the end of the room. He had summoned his most trusted warriors—men who had fought by his side for years, men whose loyalty to him was unshakable. If he was to take the throne, he would need them to lead his armies and crush any opposition that dared stand in his way.