[ Age 5 year ]
Lucien has already Mastered the art of playing innocent.
At five years old, he was the perfect noble child—polite, soft-spoken, charming to those around him. His father saw him as insignificant, his brothers dismissed him, and his mother doted on him more than ever, unaware of the thoughts twisting within her subconscious.
Isolde, his former wet nurse, was gone —no longer needed. Her corruption had reached full submission , and she had lost herself to the whispers in her mind, leaving House Dusk altogether. A discarded pawn.
His reach was growing, but it was time to test his influence beyond these walls.
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A World of Power
The Kingdom of Maurya was ruled by ancient bloodlines, each claiming dominion over different aspects of civilization—war, politics, magic, deception. House Silver Star was merely a piece on a far grander board.
Beyond the gilded gates of his family estate, other noble houses maneuvered for power:
- House Varyn – Masters of combat and warfare, commanding the most elite soldiers.
- House Nyx – Keepers of Ancient magic knowledge, hoarding magic that could shape reality itself.
- House Aldric – Rulers of trade and wealth, controlling the flow of gold throughout the kingdom.
- House Ashen– Spies and manipulator, feared for their ability to dismantle nations from within.
And beyond the nobles were the common races found across the world:
- Humans – The dominant race, ruling over kingdoms and noble bloodlines.
- Elves – Masters of ancient magic and wisdom, their lifespans granting them unparalleled knowledge.
- Dwarves – Stalwart craftsmen, builders, and warriors, known for their unyielding determination.
- Dragons – Rare and powerful creatures, their existence shaping legends and warfare alike.
- Demons – Cunning and often feared, possessing abilities beyond mortal comprehension.
- Demi-Humans – Beings with mixed ancestry, blending the traits of humans and beasts alike.
- Half-Elves – A hybrid race, torn between the worlds of humans and elves.
- Mixed Bloods – Various combinations of races, often struggling for identity and acceptance.
But no race was like his own.
His Sovereign Bloodline, his Illusion-born nature, his ability to bend reality and corrupt minds—he was something new, something never seen before.
And soon, they would all know his name.
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The First Outing:
Today was the first time he left the estate.
Dressed in fine robes, riding beside his elder brothers in a regal carriage, he listened as his father explained their destination:
"The Noble Summit," Lord Dusk declared, his tone sharp, commanding. "A gathering of every ruling house to discuss the kingdom's future. You will listen, observe, and learn your place."
Learn his place? **How amusing.**
Lucien sat quietly, smiling, nodding as any obedient son would.
But in truth, he saw opportunity.
A gathering of the most powerful minds in the kingdom?
A perfect chance to plant his seeds.