The borderlands grew wilder and wilder every year.
The country had been built upon the foundations of war and savagery. The reigning king came into power only because he was the strongest warrior. Impressed by his prowess, many borderland tribes had supported his conquest. However, now he had begun thinking like a ruler, rather than a warrior. He focussed more on administration than on warfare. The same tribes that had supported him, now openly opposed him. Their violence threatened to split the country.
The king would pick up his sword, again…
Word Count: 91
Prompts:
Weekend Writing Prompt #88: Foundations
First Line Friday: Jan 4th, 2019
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A history buff, you? For I do believe that’s a scenario that could be slotted, in some place, during every century since recorded history began. 🙂
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Oh yes…I love history! 😀 😀
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Me too.
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😀
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This could almost be the blurb of a novel. I know I’d read it.
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Thanks so much for saying that! 🙂 😀
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I liked your story, good use of the prompt.
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Thanks so much, Ted! 🙂
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