THE KING'S SUMMONS

~A.y.

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In the opulent palace of Everia, a town nestled between rolling hills and whispering woods. Ancient stone and timber buildings lean in, sharing secrets. Lanterns glow like fireflies, casting a warm, ethereal light.

In the royal palace, guards sprinted down marble corridors, their armor clanking in unison. The air was electric with urgency as they converged upon the throne room. With a unified halt, they bowed deeply before the imposing figure seated upon the throne.

King Ryujin, a man in his late forties with a strong jawline, surveyed his guards with a mixture of curiosity and concern. His dark hair, flecked with threads of silver, was perfectly styled, and his regal attire seemed almost untouched by the chaos unfolding around him.

"What news do you bring me, Captain?" King Ryker's deep voice commanded attention, his gaze fixed intently on the lead guard.

The captain, still bowed, replied, "Your Majesty, a messenger has arrived from the village of Lynth. He bears an urgent communiqué, sealed with the mark of the Seer."

King Ryker's expression turned thoughtful, his eyes narrowing as he processed this information. "Bring the messenger before me. I would hear his words."

The guards parted, allowing a young messenger to enter the throne room. He was dressed in traveling attire, his face flushed from exhaustion. As he approached the throne, he bowed deeply, holding out the sealed communiqué.

King Ryker took the parchment, his fingers brushing against the wax seal bearing the mark of the Seer. He broke the seal and unrolled the parchment, his eyes scanning the contents. A moment passed before he began to read aloud:

"'To King Ryker, ruler of Everia, I, Thalion, Seer of Lynth, write these words in urgency. My time on this earth draws to a close, and I must ensure the continuation of our sacred lineage. A successor must be found, one who possesses the heart and vision to wield the ancient power. I implore you, Your Majesty, to seek out this individual, that our world may remain balanced and harmonious.'"

The throne room fell silent, the weight of the Seer's words settling upon the assembly. King Ryker's expression turned contemplative, his eyes clouded with concern.

King Ryker's eyes remained fixed on the parchment, his mind racing with the weight of the Seer's words. After a moment, he looked up at the messenger, his expression resolute.

"Tell me, messenger," King Ryker said, his voice firm but measured, "are you prepared to return to Lynth immediately?"

The messenger nodded, still bowing slightly. "I am, Your Majesty. I was instructed to await your response and return with all due haste."

King Ryker nodded, a plan forming in his mind. "Then go, messenger. Return to Lynth and bring Thalion, the Seer, back with you. We have much to discuss regarding the succession of the Seer's lineage."

The messenger bowed deeply, then turned to depart. King Ryker's voice stopped him.

"Wait, messenger. Inform Thalion that I propose a competition to find the new successor. The most skilled and worthy individual will be chosen to inherit the Seer's power and responsibilities."

The messenger's eyes widened slightly, but he nodded and bowed again. "I will deliver your message, Your Majesty."

With a final glance at the king, the messenger turned and hastened from the throne room, leaving King Ryker to contemplate the challenges ahead.

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