Baratoum addresses the people of Velome

He retrieved his sword as the dragon twitched and bled upon the steps of the palace. Crowds of citizens were gathering to stare aghast and awe struck at the colossal dragon's destruction.

He stood before the throngs. "People of Almecca! Hear me! I am Baratoum! Your prince!"

A hush fell over them as he spoke. "You do not know me. That is because I have been kept from you! Locked away! By a madman! My father, Ferlamund, whom all call the shadow king, for the illness of mind that plagues him. But I will be held in his shadow no longer!"

Baratoum leapt nimbly atop the dragons back. "This beast is an omen! Dark times are upon us! Times of death and flames, you see how they ravage our noble city. Join with me and protect our beloved kingdom. For now, let us put out fires, mourn our dead and rebuild. I will be with you in these great trials, I ask only for your loyalty!"

"Baratoum!" A citizen cried out, others followed and the chanting of his name became a thunderous din.