Night of the Broken Oath - Part Four - The Wound Beneath The Oath

As the final night deepens over Azhrath, Pallando and Alatar move separately through the fortress, placing quiet pressure on every hidden fault-line. Lakhan is reminded of old promises broken, Varaz of honour betrayed, Yadâri prepares the proofs of blood and custom, and even a fearful acolyte is shown the hand beneath the priests’ miracles. The oath has not yet been spoken, but the wound beneath it has already been openedIf 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.