An Eerie Reputation
The former Duke had a reputation for being a callous, ruthless man. Back then, he used to be the most powerful man in town.
It was like the government’s authority became dimmer and dimmer as one ventured deeper into the region, and the Duke became the only source of rule and authority. He did as he pleased in town. As it was alleged, he had been the author of a series of heinous acts during that time.