Prelude to Chaos 1: The Gold Cloak

The son of a wealthy merchant, Malachar had gained infamy within the Capitol's Watch, earning the nickname Gold Cloak. Originally he had been a model guard, serving both King and Capitol with a burning passion. However a winter had already passed since Malachar enlisted and that passion had begun to fizzle like the waning flame of a candle. He was surrounded by comrades who resented him because of his Father's gold. Alas that is the way of the world, those who have experienced the pain of having to battle for what little they have, naturally despise those who have been handed the best that the gods have to offer. Malachar could no longer blame them.
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