The Emperor of Sovran

<p>A dispute between rival kings in Renaissance Europe led to a wager proposed by a wealthy merchant: The first to be recognized by one of the principal monarchs within a designated time would be awarded a generous amount of land making one more influential than the other. But a sharp contrast in objectives and a lust for power amongst them leads quickly to strife and places the wager at risk. </p><p></p><p>Who will emerge victorious? The kings? The merchant?</p><p></p><p>Or someone else?</p>