Kings Fall Bastard Games May 2026

And so began the King’s Fall Bastard Games.

In the high-walled city of Veridias, the Sunstone King had ruled for forty years. He was a master of the "Bastard Game"—pitting advisors, generals, and even family members against one another to secure his own power. Every promotion came with a secret knife; every compliment hid a test of loyalty. Kings Fall Bastard Games

Three months later, the Sunstone King died in peace, surrounded by healers and a scribe who recorded his last confused mutterings (none of which were treasonous—just sad and old). And so began the King’s Fall Bastard Games

“You think kindness wins?” she laughed. “I’ll crush your third table.” the Sunstone King died in peace