The Book of Temples Chapter 30

Glory and Ruin’s People then ended their foray into new lands. Following river back to the Mountain they carried their dead on wains. Child god greeted them with sorrow and praise. Both sides were equally shown. The People regaled Glory and Ruin with tales of their adventures. Glory and Ruin mourned the dead dragon and People slain while afield. They proclaimed no need for further vengeance. The malefactors were dead. Yet war was declared on neighboring foes that knew nought of their People. If violent people were living nearby, then nobody here was safe. Glory and Ruin’s didactic decrees demanded peace through warfare. The wayfarers stayed home in the city their turn abroad was now done. The next explorers were ordered to seek for neighboring villages. They must all be slain and villages razed. Empty lands would be their wall. With no one nearby no threats could exist. Their People would have safety. The glory of peace and ruin of war continued unabated.