SCENE 1 – MORNING IN BHATAVAR
[BHATAVAR CITY SQUARE – EARLY MORNING]
Sunlight filters through the ancient banyan trees. Citizens set up stalls; children run and play near the fountain. Aryan walks through the market, Veer trotting alongside.
Villagers greet Aryan warmly. Some still wary, but many hopeful.
VILLAGER 1
Prince Aryaveer! Thank you for saving us.
ARYAN (smiling)
This is just the beginning. Kaligarh will rise again, stronger than before.
SCENE 2 – STRATEGY AND STORIES
[PALACE WAR ROOM – DAY]
Aryan, Bhairav, Devika, Leela, and his trusted warriors—Raksh, Shankar, Ranvi—gather around a large wooden table with maps, scrolls, and models.
BHARAV
We've secured Bhatavar, but the surrounding villages are still vulnerable.
DEVIKA
Supply lines must be fortified. And our Watchers need to infiltrate further.
Aryan points at the map.
ARYAN
We'll strengthen the borders here and here. But first… we must win the hearts of the people.
SCENE 3 – BONDING WITH FOLLOWERS
[PALACE GARDEN – LATE AFTERNOON]
Aryan trains with Raksh and Shankar, sparring lightly. Ranvi watches, offering pointers.
Later, they gather around a fire with Leela sharing a folk tale about a clever king who united tribes with kindness and cunning.
LEELA
True strength isn't just in the sword. It's in the mind—and the heart.
Aryan listens, thoughtful.
SCENE 4 – A MESSAGE FROM THE EAST
[PALACE CHAMBER – EVENING]
Devika presents Aryan with a sealed letter from a neighboring chieftain. The message is respectful but cautious, signaling willingness to negotiate.
DEVIKA
An opportunity to gain allies… or a trap.
ARYAN
We proceed carefully. Intelligence and diplomacy will pave the way.
SCENE 5 – QUIET MOMENTS
[CITY WALLS – NIGHT]
Aryan and Veer sit overlooking Bhatavar's lights twinkling below.
ARYAN (softly)
This land… these people… they're not just subjects. They're family.
Veer growls softly in agreement.
End of Chapter 15.