One Day After the Kraken's Escape
The Merchant Guild was formed, with approval of the Drakos Household. Going forward, all businesses across the Seas would need to be registered under the Merchant Guild.
Registered businesses would receive a license to operate their respective businesses and be assigned an Associate of the Guild, who would advise them on all things business-related. All those who were licensed would have to make monthly reports on their revenue, costs of operation, and profit distribution to ensure equality and fairness; all of which would be recorded by the assigned Associate.
The Merchant Guild being an extension of the Drakos Household's authority would manage all businesses involving necessities such as transport, healthcare, education, energy, utilities and security of the Seas.
Any business choosing not to register with the Guild would be hereby shut down, by order of the Drakos Family.
The Merchant Guild would proceed with the registration throughout the Seas of Linemall, hours after the announcement was made public to the general public.
Two Days after the Kraken's Escape
An army of giant octopuses begin to attack various towns across the Seas of Linemall. It is said that the Lordling Drakos single-handedly took down the army, displaying his great and undisputed strength. There are none harmed despite such a vicious attack.
Lukas Drakos declares that for the next week, all food places would be serving octopus-related dishes for free to celebrate this great victory.
All of the creatures slain were hung in town squares around the Seas for all to witness the greatness of Lukas' victory.
Three Days After the Kraken's Escape
The news of Samuel Sterling's resignation has been made known to the people. In his place, a new Warden of Kuria Prison is appointed: Katrina Drakos, the daughter of the missing Lord Rodan.
Following the announcement, it is made known that 3 prisoners trying to escape were apprehended successfully with the new Warden in charge.
It is well-received by the general population. It is good to see the next generation stepping up to serve the good of Linemall Village. Many say it was about time Samuel Sterling stepped down.
Four Days after the Kraken's Escape
The Merchant Guild announces huge changes in the Sea's economy. Instead of working on a barter system, a new currency will be implemented: Tritons. Crafted from polished steel, the coins are durable and striking in their design, a reflection of the hard-earned peace the people of Linemall now fight to reclaim.
It is a symbol for what the future holds for the Seas of Linemall.
On the obverse side, the coin bears the figure of an Octopus Head. Once a feared symbol of the Kraken's influence, the head is now rendered in a stylized, bold design. Its bulbous eyes are marked with X's, mocking the escapee. This image is framed by crashing waves, symbolizing both the fall of the Kraken and the rise of the new order in the Seas.
The reverse side is a simpler, yet equally significant design: a rising sun over a calm sea, symbolizing the dawn of a new era. The sun is flanked by two intertwined dragons, representing the strength and unity of the Drakos family and their return to power.
Below, the inscription "UNITED UNDER DRAGONS" is etched in elegant, flowing script, serving as a reminder that the Age of Dragons is far from over.
It was a concept that would take a while for the Seas to grasp but eventually, it would bring about great prosperity of the Seas. More importantly, it took away the greatest danger the Kraken posed to the Seas.
The Seas' Economy was no longer in control of the Kraken.
It was completely in the hands of the Drakos Family and there was little to nothing the Kraken could do about it.
Five Days after the Kraken's Escape
Lukas Drakos announces he will be going on a Royal Procession. He, alone, will travel through all of the Seas of Linemall to greet his people after his awakening after centuries.
He would make a loop around the Regions of the Seas before returning to the Palace.
Lukas listened to the concerns of his people, reassuring them that the Kraken's terror was a thing of the past. Anything he could do to serve his people, he would do it without hesitation.
He made sure to meet directly with local Dragonborn, reminding them of the Drakos legacy and securing their loyalty.
In each and every city, he would organize a local feast where all were invited to attend. Food, drinks, and plenty of alcohol were all on Lukas. He would show off feats: consuming more food than the people had ever seen before, drinking more barrels of alcohol the taverns could provide, and the people loved it.
At first, there were only a handful of curious onlookers, but as his procession moved forward, the crowds grew larger. People who had lived in uncertainty for so long, living through the aftermaths of the Great War and Lord Rodan's disappearance. He was a symbol of change, of strength, and of protection. He was a sign of what was to come for Linemall.
Some knelt before him, pledging their allegiance, while others cheered from the sidelines, their voices rising with excitement. Those who had once been too fearful to defy the Kraken's remnants found courage in Lukas' presence, and slowly, one by one, more joined his cause. The Dragonborn too, who had once been uncertain of Lukas' potential, saw the fire in his eyes and the power in his command. With each night that passed, Lukas' procession became more than just a display of power.
It had become a rallying cry for a new order, a new dawn for the Seas of Linemall.
He had travelled the Seas, made his name known and now Lukas Drakos would finally return to the Palace, followed by thousands of the draconic kind.
More than two weeks had passed since the Kraken's escape and it was like it never happened. All eyes were on Lukas Drakos, the new rising star of Linemall. His influence had spread even outside of the Seas and its growth did not seem to be stopping anytime soon.
Lukas Drakos had spent hours crafting every single step and detail and it had paid off. Everything was leading up to this moment where he could finally reap the rewards of his meticulous planning. He only had one chance to pull it off and he was now almost drooling at the thought of it.
17 Days After the Kraken's Escape
The stage was set.
It was finally time for the main event.