Veni Vidi Vici
I came, I saw, I conquered
- Julius Caesar
Prologue :
Ashurbanipal. The greatest king that has ever ruled over Assyria. He who has created the first systematical library and he who conquered the lands of his lowly foes.
He was mighty, but now even he has been affected by Father Time.
Today he lies on his throne and commands his royal army by the help of his messengers. Still from there he gains great victories. His foes still cry under the feet of Ashurbanipal's men, and towns crumble if he so commands. But he knows his time is coming. He knows that death is reaching its tendrils at him; he watched it happen to his wife. He knows of the fate that awaits him after every corner; he can feel it in his aching bones. Many others also know, both enemies and allies alike.
The tension is high. Everyone knows there shall be a struggle after the death of Ashurbanipal.
The people of Assyria pray for their gods to keep their beloved king alive longer.
But even they know it is vain, for the gods do not hear their prayers, and the situation of the king is getting worse with every day.
Aram-Ashur is also waiting; he is waiting for his time to rise.
He is scheming, because when the king dies, Aram will be ready, and he will do everything in his will to get the power over the government, or will he? Unlike his foes, he does not own a vast army, but instead he does have his cunning and subterfuge, for he is the leader of the secret guard of the king.
Who shall reign after the king, remains the question?
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