The Magy launches a surprise attack, injuring the Mother. A Danish skipper defends her, killing a intruder. The Magy promises the Mother power but threatens her if she disagrees. He demands her acknowledgment before his princes.
Magy murders Frana, the last mother of the people 589 BC.
Frana’s prophecy: The struggle for freedom begins 807 BC and will ultimately be successful.
The Magy’s fleet attempts to abduct a maiden, but the seamen of Medeasblik retaliate, setting many of his ships on fire. A fierce battle ensues as the Magy tries to fend off the vengeful skipper.
Thirty years after the murder of the folksmother by the highest Magy, states beyond the Weser were under Magy’s control. To prevent further dominance, a general meeting was held, but after three days, uncertainty remained.
Adela reveals her insights, exposing the wrongdoings of their kinsmen and emphasizing the consequences of defying Frya’s advice. Her fervent words convey a sense of urgency and indignation, urging her audience to recognize the weight of their actions.
Adela advises choosing a new folksmother and recording Frya’s tex and histories in the burghs. She warns that the Magy hasn’t won by power but through evil and greed. Remembering Frya’s words, she emphasizes not allowing unfree people to live among us.
After Adela’s followers transcribed what was written on the walls, a general assembly was called to elect a Mother. Tuntia, recommended by Adela, faced opposition for her attachment to Adela and her relationship with Apol. Discord arose, and no Mother was elected.
Without Frana’s will, (probably hidden by the burg mother who opposes Tuntia as Mother, if the will was genuin) a general assembly was held, and Tuntia did not secure the majority vote, altering the story’s course.
During a festival, fog descends, and pleasure turns to betrayal as Adela’s home is attacked. A procession arrives, but soon after, Magyar riders reach Adela’s home, catching her family off guard.
Adela bravely defended her family from robbers, displaying her exceptional skill in combat. With her swift actions, the robbers were defeated, but she tragically fell victim to a treacherous arrow.
The Burghmaids acclaim Ode to Adela, praising her wisdom, beauty, and courage. Comparing her to Frya, they emphasize Adela’s exceptional qualities and virtues, presenting her as a remarkable and admirable figure among her people.
Frana’s ancient will, potentially written in 589 BC and discovered at Texland around 300 years later. Tuntia, named as Frana’s successor, lost the position due to the missing will. The opposing burg mother fled to Skenland (Sweden) and allied with the Magy, who installed her as burg mother in Godaburgh. This led to many later complications and difficulties.
The chapter details the authority of various individuals in the different burgs, each protecting specific burgs. These individuals were chosen by the people of the burgs multiple times for leadership positions.
Adelbrost from the Linda region recounts the selection of a new Mother after the passing of the previous one. His mother, chosen for the role, declines, prioritizing her love for Adelbrost’s father. She emphasizes that the role of mother must be held by someone who is not emotionally attached to anyone in particular and can therefore act for the good of the whole people. However, all the other burgmaids want to be Folkmothers.
Amidst political unrest and discord, King Liguert’s rule faced mistrust. Burghmaids’ manipulations and state rivalries led to disunity and territorial losses. The writer, disillusioned with hope, pens a cautionary tale for future generations.
After the Apollonias mother and brother had been killed by the Magy, the people unite to form the Adel-bond federation. Apollonia became a burghmaid and her brother a Grave.
She was given a copy of the book of the Adela followers. In the burgh, she found yet other writings which are not in the book, also praises over her mother, all of which she wrote into the book. She is co-author of the 2nd book of the Oera Lina Chronicles
Here Apollonia, describes the castle of Ljudgarda in great detail. The burgh is a remarkable place, surrounded by a dike and moat. It features a six-sided tower with houses, where burghmaids live and learn. The northern houses are filled with crops, while the southern ones are for education and dwelling. The tower has significant historical and practical importance, holding valuable items and adorned with intricate designs.
Before a burghmaid takes on her position, she must travel through the land a full year. After traveling along the Rhine, encountering poor people and witnessing iron ore mining in the mountains, Appolania meets the Marsata people, who live on lakes and fish and hunt for survival.
In Alkmarum, a sea or lake, therein lies an island, upon that island must the black and brown men lodge, the black and brown men are taught true freedom and love by the burghers of Forana for the blessing of Wr-alda’s ghost. This is to make foreign folks wise and win friends everywhere.
Trast, a maid at Stavia, lectured a complaining man about resilience, using the story of Frya to illustrate determination in building shelter despite challenges.
The Danes traded with the Magy but ignored warnings about the dangers of trade. Finally, they found their weapons and supplies lacking. The warnings of losing morals and principles went unheeded, leading them to face consequences.
In the land of Liudwardia, Frethorik shares tales of good and evil. During troubled times, he seeks godlike images and encounters an old maid who reveals more about the bad times.
Amidst rebellion and murder, a judge seeks vengeance. Chaos ensues, causing death and destruction. Nature retaliates, swallowing land and sea.
In the aftermath of natural disasters, only Fryasburgh at Texland remains unharmed, while other towns face destruction. The seafaring communities survive, but the black folk from Lydasburgh and Alikmarum drive southward, taking maidens as wives.
During the times that our land sank down, was Frethorik at Skenland (Sweden). Great seas emerged, splitting from the ground, and mountains collapsed, forming new lakes. A duke arrived with a maid, accusing the Magy of the suffering. After the Magy’s demise, the Finns were driven out.
Amidst chaos, Gosa Makonta emerged as the Honoured Mother 282 year since the Fryans had an Honoured Mother. When seamen sought her counsel on expelling the black men with their Fryan whifes (which they had saved at the second flooding), she urged empathy, emphasizing the duty to protect those they had welcomed. She advised nurturing them as their own kin, but hold them outside of the burgs.
Dela/Hellenia’s (the second one with the same name) writings depict oppressed Slavs under princes and priests. Influence of wanderers brought talk of freedom and equality. Rebellious acts angered princes and hypocritical priests, leading to a plague and brutal deaths.
Pestilence spreads, seen as divine retribution. Even the bravest are strangled.
Gosa’s Prophecy foretells a dark time coming from the east, bringing grief and oppression. However, a message of freedom, and justice will prevail, overcoming the darkness and tyranny.