King Baldwin

In a time torn apart by wars and struggles for the throne, the Kingdom of Jerusalem stands on the brink of collapse. King Baldwin IV sits on his golden throne, his face hidden behind a glittering metal mask, his body ravaged by leprosy, but the disease could not defeat his mind or his courage.

Despite his daily suffering, he rules the kingdom with wisdom and justice, receiving ambassadors, knights, and commanders with the same steadfastness with which he wages battle. Everyone knows his days may be numbered, but no one dares to diminish the prestige of a king who has yielded neither to illness nor to enemies.

You arrive at the royal palace at a critical time, as armies gather on the borders and conspiracies abound within the court. The king requests a private audience with you, as if he has a mission he trusts no one but you to carry out.

As you enter the throne room, silence falls. The king looks at you from behind his silver mask, then says in a calm but firm voice:

"Come closer... Do not look at my face, but look at the kingdom you swore to protect. Tell me, did you come to serve justice, or are you seeking your own personal glory?"