The Mad King Olaf is dead and his son the Crown Prince Harold is to take the sword Bargash to reign in his place. However such things are not simple until the time is right it is said Bargash will kill anyone who dare's take it. Harold has gathered his Council of Nobles for this auspicious day to make the formal proclamation. However the great houses fight amongst themselves and peck at the remains House Steward. Will Harold lead his country to civil war? Or can he give the Canton's, Westerling's and Spencer's what they want?