![]() A good king is a king that manages to keep the peace, even if terrible sacrifices must be made from the less fortunate sect of society to appease the wealthier side. But as Orso settles into the role, he realizes that keeping a delicate balance of power between all the nobles of the Open and Closed Councils as well as the true power players behind the curtain is the real challenge of his kingly duties. ![]() He grew up thinking his father was a terrible King as there was nothing that seemed to get done. The grim conclusion is that taking sides in governing a nation – even if it’s crystal clear that one is trying to ‘do the right thing’ – is that it’s going to lead to dangerous division and potential war.Īsk Orso, a ne’er-do-well prince who finds himself crowned King far earlier than he had imagined. It doesn’t last, sure, but the titular argument of Abercrombie’s latest takes a stab at determining why. ![]()
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