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1. Astorian Principality Theme (The Royal Theme) Key: D Major Tempo: Maestoso (♩= 72, later 104) Character: Noble, luminous, sovereign D – A – B – F# – E – D (5th leap upward, noble fall, rising hope) Harmony Base: I – IV – V – I with secondary dominant lift (D – G – A – D) Instrumentation (Opening): 4 French horns (primary carriers) Bassoons doubling low harmonic body Cellos in sustained pedal D Soft timpani heartbeat (pp) This is not aggressive. It is ancient and righteous. Built from Astorian theme but more rhythmic. Rhythmic Pattern: Dotted quarter – eighth – quarter – quarter Brass Declaration (Full Section): D – F# – A – D (Octave) Massive and architectural. Low brass counterline in parallel fifths to imply indestructibility.