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Another Attack?

ClannfearRock

on April 13, 2019

As a good and obedient soldier, enervated by the energy of his leader, steeled by the unity of their cause, knowing that a struggle for their very existence is the actual situation, Hedgedude springs forth, firing on all cylinders, spots an enemy advance, and gives the call of alarm to his comrades. Prepared to face the enemy, whatever the cost. Knowing that even if he falls, the story of his action will serve to encourage those who will come after him. To do manfully in the face of the enemy. Knowing that dishonour is a worse fate than death. Who even the sons of the dishonourable will themselves bear the burden of dishonour, until another one of there gens redeems the name, and wiping away the dishonour by an unselfish act of bravery. The enemy is upon them, and they do not terry, but they act immediately in a measure equal to the threat, or perhaps a little more. Without the fortitude to embody this ideal, men, families, and nations are doomed to failure and all the good things you once enjoyed go to those whom you would least wish it to, the very enemy themselves, whom you allowed to rise up above you. Deaf to the trumpet that blows, neglecting always to stand in the gap.