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True prophecy can be ignored, but it will always be fulfilled . . . Fayshonn is Prequel 3 in The FirstLord Chronicles, a cutting-edge hard-core science-fiction ebook series by Simon Fox.
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Hello, everyone. My 14-part science-fiction series The FirstLord Chronicles is available here at Smashwords, plus many other ebooks, both fiction and non-fiction. Enjoy! Some facts about me: I'm a Christian, I'm English, I'm married, I'm a grandad, and I love fine English beers. Follow me on Twitter: @SimonFoxWriter
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Fayshonn - Simon Fox
Fayshonn
The FirstLord Chronicles, Prequel 3
Simon Fox
True prophecy can be ignored, but it will always be fulfilled
© Simon Fox 2019
See the end of the book for background information about the characters and the story
The Continent, principal landmass of the planet Isska, 3815 BX
TT = tribal territories. 1 = Shimell, capital of Varradenn. 2 = Location of Battle of J’Dath.
1
Shimell, Varradenn
Autumn, 3815 BX
Ethmaal Henshoom, The Fayshonn of Varradenn, stepped up onto the Story Stone at the heart of the Halladeen Zimall, aware that this would the last time he would ever do so. Indeed, it might be the last time he would ever tell a Story. This might, in fact, be the very last day of his life.
Physically, he was a typical Varradennish man in his late sixties. His Honnish-white hair and beard were long, and the bulging belly beneath his dark-grey cloak was evidence of a lifelong passion for good food and wine. And yet spiritually, Henshoom was by no means typical. As Fayshonn, he was the prophetic leader of the nation – the anointed spokesman of the Anthall.
Throughout his 43-year Fayshonnic career, he had been at loggerheads with the Royal Family – first with King Bransheen IV, and then with his son, Bransheen V. With every passing year, they had dragged the nation further from the true Way of the Anthall. Frequently Henshoom had publicly spoken out against the evils of Royal policy.
The Anthall had been very patient. He had given the nation ample time and opportunity to turn back to him. But there had been no turning back – not even a hint of it – and the Anthall’s patience was now exhausted. Today, Henshoom had the unenviable task of telling the nation that the time of judgement was upon them.
At that moment the Story Stone
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