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Thorrin Ebonshield
By his power the Presence brought down the barrier. By the word of his mouth the Presence has given them their birthright. “We shall mark this day,” he says to his clansmen. “For on this day we stood before the Presence and the Presence found us worthy.” He motions for silence as the others begin to acclaim their assent. “Orders have been given, and orders will be obeyed.” Surveying his clansmen he calls forward the ten worthiest. “Go to the eight who stand guard over the husk. Together you will all escort the husk to its place near the throne of the Presence and there you shall remain as the guardians of the throne. Four of you shall stand outside the grand doors. Four of you shall stand on the inside of the grand doors. Four of you shall stand on either side of the throne. Two of you shall stand with the husk. The enemies of the Presence shall be your enemies. Those who seek the favor of the Presence shall be watched with care lest they prove treacherous. And when the time comes for the striking down of those who violate the sanctum of the Presence none are to be spared unless the Presence himself commands so.” The ten nod their assent and immediately move to carry out their orders.
To the others he says, “Take the prisoners below, clothe them in the rags of slaves and confine them to the deepest cell.” He pauses as the prisoners are lifted. “And once they are secured, start work on digging out a cell that is even deeper and more secure.”
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