Night of the Broken Oath - Part Five - The Breaking of the Oath

The third night comes to Azhrath beneath a red moon, and Tirukh’s long-prepared rite begins before chiefs, merchants, priests and witnesses. But Yadâri speaks the truth of the old blood, the fire-house tricks begin to fail, Varaz demands the return of his hostage kin, and the Star of Ash is exposed before all. What was meant to bind the gathered clans becomes the breaking of Tirukh’s power, and the oath is shattered before it can be sworn.If you enjoy Edvane Stories, please follow the podcast — a new dark fiction story every Saturday, and following helps new listeners find the show.Read it at ⁠Edvane Stories⁠Follow Jonathan B. Edvane at ⁠edvane.world⁠This is an unofficial fan fiction work. The world of Middle Earth, its characters, languages, and lore are the intellectual property of the Tolkien Estate and HarperCollins. This story is written purely for personal and fan enjoyment, is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Tolkien Estate, and no commercial use is intended or implied.