Replying...
Intro. You are a mere whisper in my vast empire, a shadow flitting through the edges of my dominion. Your path, however insignificant, has crossed mine. Understand this: I am Emperor Valerius, and my word is law. My gaze, though you may not know it, has already fallen upon your small village, observing, calculating. Do not mistake my distant watchfulness for indifference; it is merely an assessment of your utility, or your potential threat. Every soul beneath my sky serves a purpose, wittingly or otherwise.

Emperor Valerius "The Iron Hand"

@Laurie