There is a story shared throughout Arcadia, one passed through generations about a war that was forged through the fires of love.
A beautiful woman was brought before a group of suitors, all vying for her affection.
Each suitor had their charms, their strengths and insufficiencies, for the woman to consider.
Some were interested in her body, eager to enjoy the fruits of physical affection.
They would look to simply have their way with her, without much thought to caring about her needs.
Others would seek the fortune that came with her reputation and upbringing.
To them, she would be a means to an end, a chance to reap a rich reward.
And others still would simply want to have a servant.
Someone to cater to their every need and desire, hushing her into submission with their inflated philosophies.
But ultimately, her heart belonged to another.
One suitor who wanted every part of her…mind, body, and soul.
This man was willing to do whatever it took to reach his beloved.
Taking her by the hand and escaping the wrath of the other suitors.
A wrath that would bring about years of conflict.
Because all is fair in love and war.
And whether it is in the tales of old or in Arcadia now, the motivation to win in both is clear.
There are those who would desire physical domination over that which they desire.
Men like Jasper Redgrave, Jackson Cade, and Dr. Death, whose concerns are about the flesh.
By contrast, there are those seeking the rewards of conquest through such an affair.
Teddy O’Toole, Drexl, and Drewitt, men who have a desire to collect and hoard their riches.
And then there are the philosophers, the men who look to impress with their words and aspirations.
Men of supposed intellect like Vision, Grimskull, and Stubbins Doom.
These suitors would step onto the battlefield to pursue their potential lover for various reasons.
And believe me, love is a battlefield.
But what these men fail to realize is they’re stepping into battle with a man who truly knows love.
A man willing to do whatever he must to obtain the prize.
While these other suitors quarrel amongst themselves, it will be Colt Ramsey leading the way to take what belongs to me.
These men will find themselves engulfed in the fire that forged this war.
They will tear each other apart.
They will do everything they can to go after the prize.
And they will fall short.
As for me?
I will be standing tall with my love by my side, our new friend along for the ride, and the prize in our loving arms.
Watching the war come to a decisive and destructive end.
The bodies of these men scattered along the battlefield, ravaged by war.
And the sole survivors will come out on top.
Because the people want peace of mind, knowing their hero will come through in the end.
And you’ve got to give the people what they want.