Joey Ward had made great contributions to the Dillon Kingdom and was granted a duke's title, possessing territories in the eastern part of the Dillon Kingdom equivalent to those of two regular dukedoms.
The former Duke Ward was also a trusted confidant of the Dillon King at the time, and the old king had considerable trust in this disciple of the Legendary Strongman. Many important departments within the Kingdom were controlled by the subordinates of Duke Ward.
However, Joey Ward did not betray His Majesty the King's trust. Under the leadership of this de facto duke, the power of the Dillon Kingdom grew rapidly, earning it the qualification to compete with the Feis Kingdom.
But, as time changes, Joey Ward eventually succumbed to recurring wounds from years of warfare and passed away a few years ago, around the same time as the former Dillon King.
