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... kings are the same.

Aspen, since its earliest days has been deeply influenced by religion.

This relationship afforded Aspen recognition as a city-state by the Holy City-State and their support when needed. However, it also meant constantly treading carefully to appease the temples, making autonomous decisions nearly impossible.

But the Holy City-State wasn't Aspen's only challenge.

Had it been, the king might have managed to maneuver around them while still asser ...

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