

But it’s what those actions led to that this Lion will be known for. These things had never been done, so as identifiers of Lions, they are unique. In that way, this Lion might be referred to as the Lion who opened the door to the West, or the Lion who conquered Fjordland.

Outsiders will use what’s known about a particular Lion to distinguish him from the preceding generations who bore the same name. In Karkov, there is no reason to differentiate him from all the Lions who came before him. You could liken him to a king, but which would you rather face in an open field: a lion or a king? The Lion of this story descended from legendary conquerors and ruled his nation of feared warriors absolutely. All characters, incidents, and dialogue are drawn from the author’s imagination and are not to be construed as real. Library of Congress Control Number: 2022921387Īny references to historical events, real people, or real places are used fictitiously. For permission requests, write to the publisher at the address below. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
