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Author Insight
Loyalty to a Cause or Peer Pressure?
In this excerpt, I write about the Cyclops army as it agrees to join the evil centaurs in fighting to prevent Carling from obtaining the throne and leadership of Crystonia. It is a clear description of the affect peer pressure has on people as they are coerced into following a course of action that isn't a good one for anyone involved. As a child I fell for this type of pressure...though nothing as serious as this. As I became more confident, more sure of myself, I learned to think for my self and act independently. We need more of that now days!
Book Excerpt
The Stone of Wisdom
The leader lowered the sword, pointing it at each member of his hoard. “You must pledge your loyalty to Xanbar as you kiss the sword of the great Cyclops god, the ancient of ancients, Shandow of the Heavy Eyelid.”
One of Scleriatic’s loyal companions stepped forward from where he had been standing behind the leader’s right shoulder. He walked to the front and kneeled before Scleriatic, who lowered the sword, touching the point to the ground.
In a voice so loud all could hear it, the Cyclops said, “I pledge my loyalty to Xanbar or may this sword pierce my heart.” He bent over and kissed the sword.
As the Cyclops arose and returned to his spot behind Scleriatic, the leader smiled his approval. “Now, who else is brave enough to take the pledge?”
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