Grand Duke Andrew Sapphire, the fifth-generation grand duke of the Duchy of Sapphire and a Sapphire Dragon Knight, had left this world in January, during the winter of the year 156 according to the Sapphire Calendar.
Having ruled for nearly thirty years, although he didn't have many legendary tales to his name, he was nevertheless a capable and enlightened ruler.
In the last five years of his life, too many events had occurred—the Marquis of Bull Tail's rebellion, the heavy damage inflicted upon the Sapphire Dragon; the invasion by the Eagle Kingdom, leading to the draconic slaughter at sea where he almost met a tragic end; and the eruption of the Dragon War between the Eagle Kingdom and the Flame Kingdom, forcing the Sapphire Family to change leadership...
Despite these tumultuous five years, Grand Duke Andrew had endeavored to maintain the Sapphire Family's position within the prestigious Dragon Rearing Families.