As the years passed, Aradon's reputation grew. He became known as Aradon the Dark, a king feared by all. Kingdoms that once sought to destroy his family now cowered before him. His enemies whispered of his unnatural power, of the beasts that followed his command. Some called him a demon, others a god. But to his people, he was a protector, the one who ensured that no harm would come to them again.
His castle, once a place of uncertainty, became an impenetrable fortress. No assassin could set foot inside. No army could breach its walls. The creatures of the forest stood guard, loyal only to him. Under his rule, Vaeloria became the most feared kingdom in the land.