Legacy of Blackwood – Synopsis

Decades after Chris Blackwood reshaped the world, his empire stands unrivaled, with its influence stretching across nations. The Blackwood Union rules with absolute authority, dictating the course of history itself. But as the throne transitions to a new ruler, the balance of power shifts, and old alliances are tested.

Ethan Carter, the trusted right hand of Chris, has been named the new Supreme Ruler. With his appointment comes the weight of expectation, the burden of maintaining an empire built on dominance, and the whispers of betrayal lurking in the shadows.

Classic Blackwood and Christiana Blackwood—each with their own vision for the future—must decide where their loyalties lie. Skylar Blackwood, ever watchful, remains a force to be reckoned with, her ambitions far from fulfilled.

But as external threats rise and internal conflicts brew, the question remains: Will the Legacy of Blackwood thrive under new leadership, or will it collapse under the weight of its own power?

A tale of loyalty, ambition, and the price of absolute rule—Legacy of Blackwood begins.

POV: Blackwood Royal Broadcast — Official Empire Announcement


Location: Dominion Square — Capital Transmission Hub


The golden Blackwood Seal glows behind the podium. Citizens gather across the Empire — from the towering First-Class quadrants to the dim-lit survival blocks — all screens now showing the face of power.


Chris Blackwood. The God of the Empire. Blackwood 1.


> "From this day forward," he begins, his voice like thunder wrapped in silk,


"Numbers shall no longer be permanent. The crown must never rest — not even in identity."


The crowd falls into silence. Not out of fear — but awe. No ruler dares to strip the elite of their safety. Until now.


> "Each cycle — on the First of the Blackwood Year — an auction shall be held again. All numbers shall be placed at risk. Those who fail to defend their number, with coin, loyalty, and service…"


Lord Halven (11) clutches his chair in his estate, eyes shifting to his wife — 58.


Even their children, 11i and 11ii, feel the quake of uncertainty in their lineage. Their number may not be theirs next year.


> "You may bid for another's number if you can match the price and outbid them. You may rise. Or you may fall. It is now a meritocracy of dominion."


You retain your number by rebidding it annually.


Failing to participate in the auction results in number forfeiture.


Anyone may challenge a number by outbidding the current holder.


Only Blackwood Numbers 1-5 are immune, unless challenged directly by Blackwood 1.


Lord 12, an oil and media tycoon, stares at his datapad.


> "They'll come for me next year... I can feel them."


And in the quiet, away from the auction platforms, a group of wives—led by Lady Serah (58)—begin to whisper plans of co-purchasing power.


Chapter 297 - Title: “The Number Wars Begin”