Spring, Year Eleven of the Giant Dragon Calendar, Golden Empire, Golden City.
A gentle breeze caressed the air, carrying the unique fragrance of spring. Minstrels played the bagpipes and harps, and the songs of maidens flowed with the spring wind, like raindrop notes falling on a still lake.
In a matter of months, things that could mark a lifetime had happened for those of short-lived races. Just like the few decrees successively issued at the establishment of the Empire.
The "Slave Freedom Promotion Decree" and "Dragon's Code" caused an unprecedented sensation across the entire empire as soon as they were announced.
This commotion, fermenting with time, spread through various channels to distant lands, reaching beyond the imperial territories, to the entire Northern Territory.
The "Slave Freedom Promotion Decree" didn't cause much of a stir in discussions among the majority of citizens but was opposed by some representatives of the nobility and slave owners.
