Ragnar broke the silence as he sat on his throne "We are gathered here for two reasons," he announced, his gaze sweeping across the room. "First, we must determine our stance regarding a possible war with the people of Björn. Second, and with equal urgency, we must deliberate on the official proposal for the hand of Princess Lunara in marriage to my son."
A collective gasp rippled through the chamber, and every pair of eyes widened in disbelief.
"Do not mistake my intent for sentimentality," Ragnar continued, anticipating their shock. "The Queen of Björn is a woman of terrifying ambition. She is undoubtedly calculating the same variables I am, maneuvering to secure the Godlings bloodline and power for her own house. I have no intention of watching her succeed."
