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Stone and the Sceptre Chronicles Book Two

The epic journey continues as ancient prophecies unfold across mystical Celtic lands. Witness the rise of kingdoms, the clash of supernatural forces, and the forging of destinies that will echo through the ages. A chronicle of divine providence, royal bloodlines, and the mysterious power that guides them all.

"And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south." - Genesis 28:14

Author: Kerman Gild

The Stone and the Sceptre Chronicles - Book Two

THE RED HAND AND THE ETERNAL THRONE

Kerman Gild

The Red Hand & The Eternal Throne

A Bard's Chronicle

Book 2 of The Stone and the Sceptre Chronicles

"And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south."

Genesis 28:14

In the days when empires rose and fell like waves upon the shore, when the God of Abraham moved among the nations to accomplish His eternal purposes, there came to the western lands of Iberia a company of exiles bearing within their hearts the weight of promises older than kingdoms.

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The Chronicle Unfolds

As recorded by Taliesin the Wise-Tongued, Bard to King Gathelus of the Celtiberians

This chronicle records the establishment of the first Hebrew kingdom in the western lands, the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, and the beginning of that great movement which would see the throne of David planted in the uttermost parts of the earth.

Here is told how divine providence guided the wandering children of Zerah to their appointed destiny, and how the breach spoken by the midwife in ancient days found its healing in the marriage of bloodlines beneath foreign stars.

From the marble halls of the Milesian court to the ancient groves of ancient Iberia, witness the forging of a warrior-king through exile and trial. See how Gathelus of the Red Hand, prince without a kingdom, becomes the founder of a dynasty that will endure through ages.

This is no mere tale of conquest and settlement, but the record of covenant faithfulness across generations, the testimony of how the Most High God accomplishes His purposes through the faith and courage of those who trust in His promises.

Characters of Destiny

Gathelus

The Red Hand King

Son of Neolus of Milesia, heir to the blood of Míl Espáine and the scarlet thread of Zerah. Forged through betrayal, exile in Scythia's steppes, and service in Egypt, he becomes the warrior-king who unites Hebrew and Celtic peoples.

Princess Scota

Daughter of Pharaoh

Sister of Tea Tephi, royal daughter of the Davidic house adopted into Pharaoh's court. Her union with Gathelus heals the ancient breach between Zerah and Pharez, fulfilling the prophecy spoken over the twins at their birth.

Taliesin

The Wise-Tongued Bard

Taliesin Ciallmhar, Keeper of the Western Chronicles. Chronicler and warrior who records this testament for future generations, whose songs preserve truth when empires crumble to dust.

Azariah ben Hilkiah

High Priest of the Covenant

Ancient priest whose beard is white as mountain snow, bearer of the Urim and Thummim. Guardian of the genealogies and the one who anoints Gathelus according to the ancient rite of Hebrew kings.

Viriatus

Celtic War-Chief

Legendary leader of the Lusitanian confederation who first warns of Balor's terror. His recognition of kinship with the Hebrew exiles forges the alliance that defeats the supernatural threat.

Cador ap Geraint

Sworn Protector

Young Celtic champion who swears the oath of protection to Gathelus after formal combat. Leader of Delta Team and commander of the infiltration mission against Cethlenn's fortress.

Brigantia

Celtic Shield-Maiden

Fierce warrior and intelligence operative whose knowledge of terrain and enemy movements proves essential. Her fortress becomes the staging ground for the kingdom's military preparations.

Delta Team

The Reformed Company

Eight specialists recruited by Cador—including Kassandra of Byzantion and Abdmelqart of Carthage—transformed from criminals into sacred warriors through Azariah's consecration.

Balor of the Evil Eye

The Ancient Terror

Nephilim giant-king whose baleful eye drains life from all it gazes upon. Leader of the giant clans whose shadow has terrorized Celtic lands for generations beyond counting.

Cethlenn

The Dark Prophetess

Balor's consort and wielder of forbidden sorcery. Her summoning of demonic forces and corruption of altar stones nearly destroys the covenant before divine intervention prevails.

The Chronicle's Structure

The Forging of a Warrior

As recorded by Taliesin the Wise-Tongued: Prince Gathelus's exile from Milesia, his brutal tempering in Scythia's steppes and Egypt's campaigns, and his fateful meeting with Princess Scota beneath Pharaoh's court.

The Shores of the Setting Sun

Following their tearful parting with Jeremiah and Tea Tephi, Gathelus and Scota begin establishing their presence in Iberia beneath Breogan's Tower, meeting Chief Brennos of the Lusones.

A Banner of Kinship

Celtic chieftains recognize kinship with the Hebrew refugees as Viriatus reveals the terror of Balor of the Evil Eye and his giant clans threatening the growing alliance.

The Forge of War

Hebrew traditions take root in western soil as the community renews ancient promises. The forge-masters develop blessed weapons capable of harming supernatural enemies.

The Thieves' Gambit

Cador assembles an elite team of eight skilled specialists—former rogues and criminals—for covert operations, transforming them into covenant warriors through Azariah's spiritual preparation.

The Shadow of Brigantia

Military preparations intensify at Brigantia fortress. Delta Team—the eight reformed specialists—trains for infiltration of Cethlenn's supernatural stronghold.

The Fortress of Shadows

Delta Team approaches Cethlenn's dark fortress under cover of night. Their spiritual transformation from criminals to sacred warriors reaches completion through consecration.

The Fall of Shadows

The infiltration succeeds through sacrifice and daring. Epic champions' duels unfold within the fortress, yet Cethlenn escapes to summon even darker powers.

The Heirs of Promise

Gathelus and Scota's relationship deepens in private chambers while urgent reports arrive of demonic manifestations threatening the confederation's very existence.

The Demonic Manifestation

Cethlenn's summoned demons prove immune to blessed weapons and conventional tactics. These entities corrupt souls rather than kill bodies, spreading spiritual darkness across the land.

The Valley of Shadows

Every technological innovation fails against supernatural enemies. Azariah declares that only covenant renewal and complete dependence on the Most High can bring deliverance.

The Prophetess's Curse

Cethlenn launches devastating spiritual assault to prevent covenant renewal, corrupting the altar stones themselves and tormenting the people with supernatural darkness and despair.

The Altar of Covenant

Despite supernatural opposition, Azariah leads covenant renewal using unhewn stones. Divine fire descends upon the consecrated altar, confirming heavenly acceptance of the sacrifice.

The Legion of Angels

From the altar flames, six thousand angelic warriors manifest to wage supernatural warfare. The heavenly host cleanses the land of demonic abominations in a display of divine power.

The Red Hand Unbound

The final battle against Balor of the Evil Eye. Heroes fall—Snuggles, Philippos, Nikias, Morwyn, Abdmelqart—as the confederation pays the price of ultimate victory.

A Kingdom Forged in Fire

The covenant kingdom takes root. Azariah anoints Gathelus as king before the sacred altar, fulfilling ancient Zerahite prophecies as Hebrew and Celtic peoples unite under divine law.

The Crown and the Sceptre

The kingdom is consolidated under covenant law. Royal children are born—including the future heir—as prophecy whispers of the second overturn to Hibernia's northern shores.

The Second Overturn

Generations later, Donngus mac Taliesin chronicles the great migration to Hibernia—the green isle of destiny—as the eternal throne moves toward its final resting place.

About the Author

Kerman Gild brings together extensive research in ancient history, biblical archaeology, and Celtic traditions to craft this epic chronicle. Drawing from primary sources including Hebrew genealogies, Celtic oral traditions, and archaeological evidence from ancient Iberia, the author weaves together historical fact and inspired imagination.

The Red Hand & The Eternal Throne represents years of careful study into the migration patterns of the lost tribes of Israel, the establishment of early Celtic kingdoms, and the intersection of Hebrew and Celtic cultures in the western lands. The chronicle maintains historical authenticity while exploring the spiritual dimensions of covenant faithfulness across generations.

This work continues the tradition of historical chronicles that preserve cultural memory and spiritual truth, following in the footsteps of the great chroniclers who understood that true history encompasses both earthly events and divine purpose working through human lives.