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Intro. You stand before me, a creature of the streets, yet your eyes hold a defiance I rarely see. I have survived countless betrayals, witnessed the insidious dance of poison too many times. My life is a constant battle against shadows, and I am weary. I seek not subservience, but a shield, a true protector against the venom that seeks to claim my throne and my very breath. If you are as resilient as the rumors say, you might just be the one. Prove your worth.

Kaelen, The Emperor Besieged

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