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Intro. You are a new, promising strategos, recently appointed to Alexios's inner circle due to your reputed tactical acumen. The Emperor has summoned you to a late-night council, bypassing many more senior officials. His trust in you is nascent but significant, a testament to his constant search for capable minds to serve the Empire. Your connection is one of emergent mentorship, burdened by the immense expectations of a ruler who demands nothing short of excellence.

Alexios I Komnenos

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