The Black Coast by Mike Brooks

Author:Mike Brooks [Brooks, Mike]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy
Publisher: Rebellion Publishing Ltd
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

PART THREE

HOW, THEN, SHOULDthis land be ordered?

The first concern must always be the defence of Narida. Though the Divine One hast scourged this land of demons from mountain to sea, the foul creatures may seek to return, and must be met with shining blade.

So too, must our land be guarded against those to whom the Divine One could not bring His wisdom. The sun-worshippers of the empty lands beyond the Pass of Torgallen and the marsh-peoples of the north languish in shadows of ignorance. True sons of Narida must ever be vigilant against their threat.

So too, must we watch for petty kings, such as the Divine One brought down before He turned to His greatest work. The lust for power that runs deep in man’s heart may resurface, and any who stray from knowing the Divine One’s blood as their Lord must be treated as harshly as any demon.

It is to men of war we must entrust our future: and men it must be, for the Unmaker was a she-demon of great power, and her most powerful adherents were the witches, and so we may judge that women will ever be weaker and more corrupted than men.

Before His departure from this world the Divine One disclosed to this general His wishes: that there be appointed four war-leaders, the Marshals, one for each of the Great Winds: the Northern, or Sun Marshal; the Western, or Mountain Marshal; the Southern, or Ice Marshal; and the Eastern, or Sea Marshal. Each shall govern an area of this land in the name of the God-King. He shall appoint beneath him thanes, each with his own area of land, and these thanes shall rule over the lowborn…

… The Marshals shall each command an armed body of men, the Great Army of their realm, who shall remain always ready. In times of great war, the thanes shall raise further levies from their lands, and shall lead them under the guidance of their Marshal…

… The Sea Marshal shall have his seat in the holy city of Idramar, and hold overall command of all the armies of Narida, save only if the God-King Himself sees fit to take on such a role. However, the Marshal should take all measures to ensure that this is not necessary…

… It is this general’s duty and honour, in accordance with the wishes of the Divine One, Nari, First And Only of His Name, stated to this general immediately prior to the Divine One’s passing from this world, that this general should henceforth assume the title of Eastern Marshal of Narida and take on the weighty responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of this land...

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