The Lord-Regent of Salvus, Nigel Therving, would take to the court of Kingston, his chin held high, and voice booming with pride. To his right, just before the ornate seat, stood proudly a prince prepared for his throne. He had a legacy to honour, and a duty to his kingdom. “As by the will of the late Aron Bedevere, the /first/ of his name!” spoke the Lord-regent, Nigel “The proud and fallen king! The father of modern Salvus, and builder of the greatest gate the world has /ever/ known! Salvus /shall/ ascend! Salvus /will/ prevail! No more will Salvus take shelter from those who seek its destruction! Relenkai Bedevere, the crown prince, shall lead Salvus and her people into the victory none before him ever could!”. He took a pause and looked down to the new king, no older than sixteen “We have all failed his father. A boy- a /king/ without his father! The loss will never be forgotten of a monarch who ruled with surprise, with speed, and with malice! May his majesty, /king/ Relenkai Bedevere bring ascension upon Salvus, a kingdom long neglected!”.
His speech ended, the shoulders of the young boy perking with defiance and vigour, his voice just deepening “I fight for my kingdom” he clears his throat “I fight for what my father died for. For duty, and for honour. For Salvus and her people. For each and every one of my men. I fight for all of you… and I fight that /my/ son will not need to fail his father, as I did mine. I fight for ‘surprise’ for ‘speed’ and for ‘malice’!”. His eyes scan the room, through the helmeted faces of his men. His gaze locked with each one, knowing he would take none over them. Knowing that each and every man served their own place along side him- Would die for him, as he would for them. “Salvus!” his voice boomed “We are destined for glory! Let us rise!” his balled fist beat against the rock solid plating of his newly fitted armour. With prowess and stride in each movement, the new king knelt to the ground, a crown placed upon his head, and with it, a kingdom to be born. He rose, ascending the throne intently, and with malice in the back of his mind. “The vile, and treacherous heathens who hath aimed a coward’s shot at the legacy of my father will only hold the most select corner of hell. It will be saved for them, the path torn open by Aron Bedevere himself. His name will be forever known by two unknown assailants. They /will/ be found.” The Legion of the Cardinal Cross snapped quickly into formation, turning on their heels to create a well formed column all the way across the throne room. “For my mother” his voice and complexion softened very momentarily “the widow of Salvus, whom shall never see her beloved again. We drink tonight for /his/ memory… And we fight tomorrow for hers” he finished solemnly, looking over the many faces once again, momentarily stumbling as he locks eyes with one, a brief fragment of time broken by a powerful chant. “Hail the new king!”.