I walked through Greyford's streets with purpose now, heading directly toward the merchant district where the wealthiest families maintained their estates.
The Kingdom of Valorian operated under a clearly defined noble hierarchy. At the top sat the Imperial Family, the King and his bloodline, absolute rulers whose word was law. Below them stood the Grand Duke, a singular position of immense power and influence, essentially serving as the King's right hand in matters of state and military.
Beneath the Grand Duke were the Ducal families, five in total, each controlling vast territories and wielding significant political weight.
These weren't merely wealthy nobles; they were pillars of the kingdom's infrastructure, commanding private armies, managing crucial trade routes, and maintaining the delicate balance of power that kept Valorian stable.
Duke Cyrus Glimor was one of these five.
