Gadolor

Prologue- Valor

From the histories of the kings of old...

When the king of Esthena had reigned for twenty years, his enemy in the South came against him in war. Though his warriors fought valiantly, the enemy had a strong army and soon invaded the land.

So the king called for help from the northern kingdom Astor. They had always been friends, for they shared a common lineage. Together, by much cunning and courage, these two friendly armies repelled the enemy back to the fortress at the edge of their country.

“We must not stop,” said Prince Andel of Astor, their wisest commander. “While our enemy holds the fortress, he can invade again anytime.” So he climbed the wall at night, opened the gate, and conquered the fortress. Again he attacked and won riches for his friend, the king of Esthena.

It was a great victory and a blow of shame to the enemy, who could not finish the war he began. Songs of valor were sung from the southern tip of Esthena to the northern waste of Astor, and upon every tongue was the name Andel.