A series of passages spoken by the Gods themselves and recorded by the survivors of the war between humanity and the Underlords. Stay low go fast
Kill first die last
one thrust one kill
no luck all skill
Jekar's Mantra is advice given by the God of War to a group of humans before they attacked the Underlords. It has since been used by the East Moreland military.
The duty of a soldier is not to cover himself in glory. A soldiers duty is to fight for those unable to defend themselves.
Part of a speech given by Jekar as he prepared Unasson's group for battle using swords for the first time.
The place where you make your stand never mattered. Only that you were there and still on your feet.
Spoken by Jekar to Unasson's armies in the early days of the war against the Underlords.
The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake.
Frossaj warning of people who manipulate through what they say.
Do actions agree with words? There's your measure of reliability. Never confine yourself to the words.”
The pair where discussing whether Unasson was a trustworthy person to be taught the secrets of swordsmanship.
Only a fool wants war, but once a war starts then it cannot be fought half-heartedly. It cannot even be fought with regret, but must be waged with a savage joy in defeating the enemy, and it is that savage joy that inspires our bards to write their greatest songs about love and war.
Marissa was the first of the Gods to join Jekar in opposing the Underlords. She explained her decision to the other Gods including Helus who lusted after her beauty.
You stand here today - in the shadow of your parents' and grandparents' accomplishments - because of their willingness to sacrifice and look to your future. You owe them the greatest of honours - to leave a better world than you found.
Frossaj appeared to a group of humans twenty years after the war with the Underlords having witnessed some of them beginning to stray from the path of the Cult.