June 21st, 1701 – Royal Palace of Elysea
The throne room of the Royal Palace, usually reserved for ceremonies and state functions, had been repurposed for something more solemn. The long marble floor, polished until it reflected the gold chandeliers above, now echoed with the deliberate steps of ministers, military officials, and court scribes.
At the far end, beneath the towering banners of Elysea, King Bruno sat on his throne—not in ceremonial garb, but in his plain royal coat, the same he wore during war councils and long nights in the palace study. A stack of parchment sat beside him. At the top: the completed Royal Decree of Colonial Reform.
This was not a document born of celebration. It was a product of necessity—of blood, of betrayal, and of harsh lessons learned.
