The Beggar's Duke

The Story

Ragnar Hayes returns to Aldoria after two decades of disappearance, adopting the title of Duke of Southmarch. He pursues his biological parents while enduring ridicule from his fiancée Natalie and covetous relatives. The social dynamics shift dramatically when his genuine imperial heritage surfaces. The mockery and greed that defined his early interactions vanish instantly as the surrounding characters confront the shocking truth of his actual status.