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The King’s Decree
How One Monarch’s Power Shifted a Kingdom and United Its People in Revolution
King Aldric ascended to the throne amidst whispers of unrest in the kingdom of Eldoria, a land that had long flourished under a centuries-old constitution. King Baelon's father had ruled for decades with a steady hand, but age had withered him, and the time had come for Aldric to take the crown. Yet, Aldric was not content with simply inheriting his father's legacy. He believed that the kingdom needed more—more power in his hands, more control over its destiny.
One fateful evening, Aldric called a council of his most trusted advisers. As they gathered in the grand hall of the royal palace, he looked at them with an unwavering determination.
“The constitution that binds us is old and flawed,” King Aldric declared, his voice echoing through the room. “It was written in a different time, under different circumstances. It has kept us stagnant while the world changes around us. I shall rewrite it to better serve the future of Eldoria.”
His advisers exchanged uneasy glances, but none dared question the king. His decision was final.
The new constitution was swift and harsh. It granted the king absolute power, eliminating the checks and balances that had protected the people for generations…
