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Legacy of Blackwood – Synopsis

Decades after Chris Blackwood reshaped the world, his empire stands unrivaled, with its influence stretching across nations. The Blackwood Union rules with absolute authority, dictating the course of history itself. But as the throne transitions to a new ruler, the balance of power shifts, and old alliances are tested.

Ethan Carter, the trusted right hand of Chris, has been named the new Supreme Ruler. With his appointment comes the weight of expectation, the burden of maintaining an empire built on dominance, and the whispers of betrayal lurking in the shadows.

Classic Blackwood and Christiana Blackwood—each with their own vision for the future—must decide where their loyalties lie. Skylar Blackwood, ever watchful, remains a force to be reckoned with, her ambitions far from fulfilled.

But as external threats rise and internal conflicts brew, the question remains: Will the Legacy of Blackwood thrive under new leadership, or will it collapse under the weight of its own power?

A tale of loyalty, ambition, and the price of absolute rule—Legacy of Blackwood begins.

Legacy of Blackwood

The Blackwood Union meeting convened in the Grand Hall, a circular chamber carved from obsidian and steel, buried deep beneath the Imperial Citadel. Every seat was filled—rulers, strategists, governors, and elite military commanders, all representing the twelve territories bound by Chris's reign.

At the center of the room stood a single elevated throne—Blackwood's Seat of Judgment. Empty, for now.

Christiana stood by the throne, arms folded behind her back, flanked by two elite Sentinels. She was in full command attire—midnight-black with the silver crest of the Union gleaming on her chest.

One by one, the council members rose to deliver their reports. Trade. Security. Diplomacy.

Lord Varyn of Sector Seven stood, his voice calm but laced with challenge. "With respect, Dictator Christiana, the recent freeze on Ethan Blackwood's authority has created… uncertainty in the lower ranks. Some believe he was betrayed."

Murmurs followed. Christiana didn't blink.

"My orders come from the God of the Empire himself," she said coolly. "Ethan wasn't betrayed. He was disciplined."

Varyn pressed, "Discipline without transparency breeds rebellion."

Before Christiana could speak, the double doors swung open.

Not in armor. Not even in formal attire. A simple black suit, but it carried more weight than any crown. The moment he entered, everyone rose.

"Sit," he said without looking at them. He walked slowly, each step echoing in the chamber, then ascended the stairs to the throne.

Chris's voice was low, but lethal. "Some of you question my decisions. Good. Questioning means you still think. But let me remind you all—thinking without obedience... is treason."

Chris leaned forward. "Ethan was given power. And in his ambition, he forgot who gave it to him. He is not destroyed. He is being reforged. If any of you believe his punishment was unjust—stand now."

Chris's gaze swept the room. "The Blackwood Union was built on loyalty, order, and fear—not chaos masquerading as freedom. If any among you plan to test that... then prepare to be broken."

The meeting continued, but every word spoken afterward was careful, calculated.

And in the shadows of that chamber, the war for loyalty had already begun.

Chapter Title: The Council of Control