The golden fruit of the Tree of Will was plucked, and the Aurelian people entered a new era. With free will came desires, ambitions, and the need for structure. Once a people of pure unity, they now found themselves wrestling with the complexities of choice. Though peace still reigned, there was an underlying shift in the dynamics of Novus Mundus.
In the first city, Auroria, Seren, and Kael, the two prominent figures who had led the great debate, stood at the forefront of this new age. Seren, who had always championed knowledge and freedom, was seen as a leader by many. Kael, on the other hand, remained a protector, admired for his steadfast commitment to stability. Together, they would shape the new world order.
The Call for Leadership:
As more Aurelians embraced the gifts of the Tree of Will, they found that differences in opinion often required mediation. Disputes began to arise over land, resources, and the direction of society. The simple, utopian existence that Milton had crafted was beginning to evolve into something more complex.
Seren, seeing the need for guidance, proposed a form of leadership, a council of sorts, to govern the people. "We must have those among us who are wise, who can lead with both knowledge and compassion," he declared to the gathered citizens of Auroria.
Kael, ever the cautious protector, suggested a different path. "Leadership, yes, but we must also have strength. There are dangers even in this world, and we must be prepared to protect our people. We need guardians as well as scholars."
Thus, the idea of a ruling class began to take shape. The Aurelian Council was formed—an assembly of the most respected and capable minds among the Aurelians. At its head was Seren, who became the first among equals, a philosopher-king guiding the Council with wisdom. But alongside the Council, Kael established the Order of the Shields, a protective force to ensure peace and security within Novus Mundus.