The Royal Selection

Political event

The Primordial Serpent lessens its watch over Grim in favor of its research into the Fey. In his stead, the serpent calls upon every tribe on Grim to present one candidate to lead as their king. Zhalsuth is selected as his tribe's candidate. This act catches the ire of The Great Leviathan, who thinks that the Serpent is abandoning its people.

The selection process lasts the full year, in which The Primordial Serpent tests each representative physically, mentally, and spiritually. Upon meeting the serpent, Zhalsuth unknowingly absorbs some of its latent power. When he endures his trials, he uses this power to persevere. Soon enough, The Primordial Serpent starts to see Zhalsuth as a worthy ruler.