Henderbell — Law & custom

Christmas in Henderbell

Faith, law & custom

Also known as Christmas

• SN · 7Henderbell’s most important celebration, honoring freedom and Kurah.
• SN · 9Nicholas and Mary used to spend Christmas in Albernaith.
• SN · 25Each Christmas morning the rulers sit the thrones “so prosperity may find both Henderbellians and Albernaithians.” An illuminated elk leaves through the window; the city fills with fireworks.

Laws of the elves

Faith, law & custom

• SN · 8No elven magic inside Ghenthar.
• SN · 9No elves in the Prison of Krishmar; no freedom to love whom they choose. Defying it means exile.

The advisor’s purple

Faith, law & custom

• SN · 9Only the king’s advisor wears purple in the castle, “a tribute to their wisdom and faithfulness.”

Royal portraits

Faith, law & custom

• SN · 11Only royals hang in the Hall of Rulers. A marriage outside Henderbell doesn’t count.

Burial of criminals

Faith, law & custom

• WD · 1Executed criminals are dragged through a tunnel to the Forest of Nohein and given to Othar, without honors.

Sayings

Faith, law & custom

Also known as blessing

• SN · 8“Let it be in Henderbell as it is in your heart.”
• SN · 9“To turn chaos into peace.”
• WD · 1“An offering, I bring, to the one whose life never withers.”
• SN · 25“Celebrate truth. Celebrate courage. Celebrate Henderbell.”

The blood notes

Faith, law & custom

Also known as the prophecy of the empty thrones

• SN · 9“The prophecy of the empty thrones will come to pass. The magic of time is no longer contained in royal blood. We ventured into the human realm and found them. The spirits you once cast away have now returned. We are not alone.”

The curse’s words

Faith, law & custom

• SN · 23“When worlds collide on Christmastime. When all living things at the gap stand to be one and whole again. Should the wielders of time not be home, destruction will strike upon an empty throne.”

Elleanor’s words on time

Faith, law & custom

• SN · 23“The ability to wield time mirrors an artist’s drawing. First there are lines that make a vague sketch. Details are created. Lines are thickened. Color is added. A full picture is painted.”