In the clandestine halls of a shadowed citadel nestled within the heart of the Redania Empire's southern territories, Duke Ravindor convened with a select assembly of influential nobles. The air was thick with secrecy as they gathered around an ornate table, the dim candlelight casting elongated shadows that danced upon the polished surfaces.
Several figures, nobles of the southern region of the Redania Empire, each a wielder of considerable power within their territories, exchanged wary glances. Their presence was a testament to the subtle yet firm grip the Duke had established over them. In the Duke's world, loyalty was both a currency and a weapon.
