![]() ![]() When the bear escapes and flees again, Kelderek alone follows in pursuit. Five years into his rule, Bekla remains at war and there is discontent, particularly over the Ortelgans' expansion of legal slavery. Shardik's worship is restored to central prominence in Bekla with Kelderek as priest-king. Shardik's attack demoralises the enemy and the opposing army is routed. The bear is sedated, caged, and carried to the campaign, awakening and breaking free in the middle of a battle which they are losing. Against the wishes of the Tuginda, the high priestess, a military campaign is launched to retake Bekla. The Ortelgans once ruled the Beklan Empire. Kelderek shares his belief with the local barons and priestesses. ![]() When a tremendous fire ravages a forest, a bear twice as tall as a man flees to the river island of Ortelga, and is found exhausted by Kelderek, a hunter who thinks the bear may be Lord Shardik, "the Power of God", returned to his worshippers. ![]()
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