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=== King (the model) must select the next warrior (token). ===

===== “Only the top k strongest warriors may enter the throne room.” =====
* Filters out all but the k highest-probability candidates.

===== “From those k, keep only as many warriors as needed to reach p percent of total fighting strength.” =====
* Narrows the list based on cumulative probability mass.

===== “How predictable or adventurous is the King in choosing from the final list?” =====
* Low temperature: always picks the strongest.
* Higher temperature: might pick from lower-ranked options within the filtered group.

This metaphor is structurally correct and matches how inference algorithms operate.

If you want, I can also formalize this into a diagram, a single slide, a training explanation, or a technical brief—whatever format you need for internal use, teaching, documentation, or presentations.