The day after the duel, the atmosphere in both kingdoms had changed.
In the Beastly Highlands, couriers raced across borders with banners proclaiming "The Dragon Prince", a title now applied to Rudra in whispers and awe.
The duel had been viewed not just as a contest, but as a symbol–the beginning of the next monstrous generation.
King Arthur's court found itself suddenly dealing in public sentiment.
After all of King Arthur's announcements and such, diplomats whispered of arranging joint patrols, treaties, and marriage negotiations—not because they feared invasion, but to cement this new cohesion of kingdoms.
Other kingdoms, dwarves of Grecia, elves of Sylvandar, even the giants of Valeria—all began to take notice.
Within the day, all kingdoms had at least heard of the duel, in part due to Arthur, but also because of the tournament!
Rumors spread, of the Dragon Prince, but also of this gathering of nations that the beast and human kingdoms were planning.
