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Chapter 7

Imperial Pride
Added Thu Aug 5 07:44:49 2021 at level 51:

Never before has the Empire been stronger, ranks swell and enemies fall. Yet
Grakkor only sees weakness. For in his eyes the Empire lacks pride.

Imperials walk side by side with Orcs, wild beasts who could not utter the
oath if they tried. The second law dictates that all items of power are to be
kept within the throne, yet the Emperor panders an alliance with the city
watch. And he constantly witnesses Imperials walking with the unoathed, never
applying pressure to take it.

To Grakkor the options are simple: take the oath or die.

As was always his plan, Grakkor begins scheming for the title of Emperor.
Though he knows it will be difficult, as he is not well liked within the
Empire. Once in his proper place, he will show Thera what a truly powerful
Empire can be, one all Imperials can be proud of.

Grakkor's prayers in the Church continue to go unanswered. The silence is a
crippling blow to his pride, for he knows he is worthy of divine attention.
His need for such continues to burn within him as his thoughts of other
immortals and abandoning the Church grow more frequent.

In fact, the only Lord to speak with Grakkor of late is the Lord Whiysdan,
who was particularly unpleasant. After some threatening words, Grakkor knows
he will never regain entrance to the Inn and has sworn vengeance against any
who work there.