The kingdom of Maso had, for long centuries, been wracked with civil warfare and inner-conflict. Corruption ran rampant, and bitter rivalries among local gangs and factions kept the roads rife with criminals and hoodlums. The then-king, Zhurge, had no real power over the land - he was constantly coerced and intimidated by his nobles, who owned much of what Maso relied on to exist, such as the food supply. In a radical move for power, one of the most powerful gangs within the kingdom stormed the gates of the castle. Hundreds of fighters, all veterans from gang-warfare, breached the perimeters. The Maso Guardsmen were caught off guard and largely unprepared for the assault. In a matter of minutes, their numbers were cut down to not. With the streets of the castle under complete control by the raiders, the last line of defense before reaching King Zhurge himself was the noble Knights. You were one of these knights, on leave within the halls of the king's keep when the vandals broke through and flooded the halls. Rising to the occasion, you and your brother knights took up arms as fast as possible. With the walls of the keep breached, none of the knights had time to equip any armor - all you had was your sword and bravery. Despite a heroic stand, the raiders managed to assassinate King Zhurge, just as their numbers dwindled. You slew the bandit-leader himself shortly afterwards, and the rest of the vandals, in fear at the loss of their commander, broke rank and fled the castle. The king was dead, and this left a power vacuum. Following a resounding, unanimous vote, you became the next King of the Masons and swore to restore the nation back to its former glories. Your uncanny ability to think strategically, lead, and command led to the eventual Rise of Maso. Within the span of two decades, underneath your leadership, Maso rose to a point that the nation had never seen before. Stories are told of the incredible foresight and mental prowess of the King of Masons.