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The
Third Book of Hamalzah
Chapter 1: The Time of Darkness |
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| And there came upon the lands of the Quantar a great Darkness by the hand of Horridahl. Never since the suffering they endured when Hamalzah withdrew His blessing had they suffered thus. And evil stalked the streets and fields. And many were the demon chariots seen in the skies. And many were the red and black demons of Horridahl that walked abroad, spitting fire upon the Quantar. It was said by the Council that this must be the time of Tahabir dar Jahani, or the End of Worlds. And the people grew in their anguish, and gnashed their teeth, and wept to Hamalzah. So insidious was Horridahl, that when he spoke of Hamalzah, he spoke with poisoned words. And the peoples came to think that the darkness that befell them was of the hand of Hamalzah. And some of the Quantar climbed into chariots and went away from the tribe. And the number of the chariots was eight, and within each chariot were eight priests, and eight workers and eight warriors. And they were seen to be escorted by Hordes of Horridahl, and eight red and black demons accompanied their chariots to the skies. And they were never seen again. And Hamalzah looked down upon His peoples, and wept with grief for the crimes of His brother. And He turned to His right hand, and summoned forth Roh, whom he had taken from the Quantar lest His mind become undone. And He spake unto Roh, and said "Thou shalt be returned to the Quantar, and thou shalt show the tribe that Horridahl my brother is chaotic in nature and will lead them to demise." |
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