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“The one who draws this sacred sword from out the petrified heart of the vanquished giant shall be rightful ruler over all the lands ’twixt here and the sea,” the herald intoned.#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 7, 2018
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The tall paladin in gleaming coat of plate strode to the fallen stone form, planted his metal-clad boot where many boots before had worn a hold, and pulled. Mightily. Again and again, until his shoulders and arms trembled from exhausted effort. In vain.#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 7, 2018
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When he reeled back, dejected and defeated, the herald added, “Be not sad, for many have—”
The paladin backhanded him clear across the stone giant, to sprawl in a senseless huddle. A murmur ran through the gathered crowd. And from it stepped a young woman in…#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 7, 2018
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…worn and shabby leather war-harness. She took hold of the sword in one hand and easily pulled it free. An awed cheer arose as she raised the gleaming blade on high. People knelt in haste. “Oh, queen,” one of them gasped, “what is thy name?”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 7, 2018
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“Lurenne, of no hall,” she replied, “but no thanks to queening it. If you want a ruler, let him do it.” She nodded at the dumbstruck paladin. “He seems to have the necessary cruel streak.” She turned away. “But I’ll keep the blade. Nice steel, better enchantment.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 7, 2018