04 Serpentwar 3 - Rage of a Demon King by Feist Raymond E

Author:Feist, Raymond E. [Feist, Raymond E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-09-02T06:03:15+00:00

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'Great Kesh and the Kingdom have contested for years

over the rich farmlands surrounding the Sea of Dreams.

To end this eternal dispute, the Kingdom has ceded certain

lands to the Empire of Great Kesh.

'To the southwest of Land's End is a great rocky prominence,

clearly visible from sea and land, called Morgan's

Ruin. Sailors know it well. From the tip of that great rock,

straight east to the river Shamata, a new border has been

drawn. The Empire of Great Kesh has been ceded all

lands south of that line, along the southern banks of the

river Shamata, the Sea of Dream , and the Great Star

Lake.'

The assembled group gasped and a few shouted in anger.

One man, obviously from the Kingdom, shouted, 'You

betray us.'

Pug said, 'No. Prince Erland has been negotiating with

the Emperor of Great Kesh for a long time on this matter.

In exchange for Kesh's protecting our southern flank from

the enemy, and for observing our current treaty while we

are engaged with a mighty foe, the Kingdom chooses to

grant several claims for territory Kesh has held for almost

a hundred years. Those of you who are uncomfortable

with this change in governance may leave.

'As it stands now, Stardock is still Kingdom territory,

still my duchy.' Pug glanced from face to face. 'Shamata is

now being handed over to the Keshians. The Kingdom

forces are withdrawing across the Great Star Lake to Landreth.

Any of you who wish may travel with them.'

Several more protests were heard, but Pug ignored them.

General Salamon spoke. 'We will honor the Kingdom's

claim to sovereignty for Stardock Island. Stardock Town

will be Keshian. Until you have arranged for a portage or

dock on the north shore, Kingdom dtizens will be granted

the right of free passage through Stardock town.'

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