Behold my stuff(4)

The Call was set to start in three days, leaving Blake with a limited window to make his mark and catch up to the other contenders. His dramatic entrance had been a strong start, memorable and bold, but anyone who thought that alone would secure his place was a fool.

Blake's accomplishments over the past year were undeniable. He had shattered the fragile treaty with the Empire, reigniting the old ways of raiding and conquest. His victory at Harmway was a defining moment, carving out a haven where the Free Lords and their crews could live as they once had—unbridled, untamed, and reigning over the seas like kings, with the only obstacle that prevented that being now in flame .