The legitimacy of the Duke

It has come to my attention through gathered information and rumor that perhaps Duke Balliol isn't the real Duke. Now before I continue, most of you know of some of the claims against the Duke, however I best feel it is a matter needed to be brought to public attention. Its something I know Pluvious would've wanted, the whole town working together to come up with a solution so that we can end the war and save the kingdom. Anyway, to the matter at hand, theres been rumors that this Duke Balliol is not the same man but younger, however there is the possibility that he could still be related, through blood. I've also heard that there is possibly a true warlock pulling the strings behind this man we believe is the Duke. These are just rumors I've heard while in my travels so im not saying these are the hard facts, but if anyone has any other information to gather on this it could very well be possible.

Pertaining to the True Warlock- Not possibly, IS. My fellow refugees and I witnessed this first hand.

-Lucky

I can confirm Lucky's statement. We all not only saw it with our own eyes, but barely escaped with our lives and minds intact. If you wish a more detailed account, I would be pleased to give it.

-Adalynn Wells

Thank you for confirming my thoughts, my worry has been what this true warlock has the potential to do if he has fabricated the war we are in. Could it be that he has forced the younger Balliol to kill the older man we knew to be the Duke, thus giving him legitimacy to the title through succession of bloodline? What about the demon problem from the south? Could this true warlock be able to control those forces on his favor thus leaving the Duke and his men unsuspecting of the demon forces true potential? I have many questions that Ive pondered on and seek answers. I would gladly love to hear your stories of how you escaped and what you saw. Perhaps within the next moon I'd get the chance to sit down and learn more.

If we want to find out information on Duke Balliol or Chancellor Enzarond I suggest we drive our forces to take Anoch. The library there would have the best information we could get.

Or at least, that's what reliable sources believe.

I went back and reviewed the original Declaration of Rule the Duke signed, because I realized I recently have only seen him referred to as “Duke Balliol”. The initial declaration does list his full name, which does match the name of the man who has served as duke of Ravenhurst for some time. My memories are only slowly returning to me, but I will see if I can think if I’ve ever seen his signature or his face before in the years I lived in Robyrn.

In Service to the Kingdom of Kormyre,