"The Path of Splendid Glory"

Author: Ingevord the Golden Quill, Professor of the Academy of Grand Arts of Pitax "... and what country, what city had the honor of being birthplace of our magnificent king, the unparalleled Castruccio Irovetti? This question is more difficult than it seems. It's commonly believed that he comes from Numeria – Starfall is usually named as his homeland. But his noble features point to a relationship with the Taldan nobility. We theorize that his true homeland is Oppara, the ancient capital of the great empire. Little Castruccio once ran upon its granite pavements, feasting his eyes upon the golden spires and domes, taking in the spirit of royal grandeur..."