Book 1 The Stone and the Sceptre • Book 2 The Red Hand & The Eternal Throne
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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

G

Gathelus

The Red Hand King

Prince of the Milesians, marked with the scarlet thread of Zerah. Forged through exile in Scythia and Egypt, he becomes the warrior-king destined to establish the Hebrew-Celtic dynasty in Iberia.

S

Princess Scota

Daughter of Pharaoh

Royal daughter of the house of David, adopted into Pharaoh's court. Her union with Gathelus heals the ancient breach between the bloodlines of Zerah and Pharez.

T

Taliesin

The Wise-Tongued Bard

Chronicler and warrior, whose songs preserve the deeds of heroes. Son of warriors, blessed with perfect memory to record the great deeds for future generations.

A

Azariah ben Hilkiah

The Prophet

Ancient priest bearing the sacred lots and covenant knowledge. Guardian of the genealogies and keeper of divine wisdom for the establishment of the kingdom.

V

Viriatus

Celtic War-Chief

Leader of the Lusitanian confederation who recognizes the divine appointment of Gathelus and becomes a key ally in uniting the Celtic tribes.

C

Cador ap Geraint

Celtic Warrior

Young Celtic champion who becomes Gathelus's faithful companion, leading specialized missions and proving his loyalty through countless trials.

B

Brigantia

Celtic Shield-Maiden

Skilled warrior and intelligence operative whose knowledge of terrain and tactics proves crucial to the confederation's survival.

Δ

Delta Team

The Reformed Company

Eight skilled specialists recruited by Cador - former rogues and outcasts transformed into the kingdom's most effective special operations unit.

B

Balor of the Evil Eye

The Ancient Terror

Supernatural giant-king whose malevolent power threatens to destroy the nascent kingdom. Leader of the giant clans and wielder of life-draining abilities.

The Chronicle's Structure

P

The Forging of a Warrior

The exile of Prince Gathelus and his transformation through trials in Scythia and Egypt, culminating in his fateful meeting with Princess Scota.

1

The Shores of the Setting Sun

The sacred company arrives in Celtiberian Iberia where ancient bloodlines and divine providence converge on foreign shores.

2

A Banner of Kinship

Celtic tribes unite under the Red Hand banner as Hebrew and Celtic leaders form unprecedented alliance against gathering supernatural threats.

3

The Forge of War

Taliesin chronicles the development of blessed weapons and innovative warfare tactics against supernatural enemies.

4

The Thieves' Gambit

Necessity drives Gathelus to recruit rogues and criminals for dangerous missions requiring exotic materials and unconventional skills.

5

The Shadow of Brigantia

The fortress of Brigantia becomes a center of military preparation as Cador assembles his specialized team for impossible missions.

6

The Fortress of Shadows

Cador's elite team infiltrates Cethlenn's supernatural stronghold, where specialized tactics and divine blessing converge for an impossible mission.

7

The Fall of Shadows

Epic champions' duels and tactical brilliance achieve victory over supernatural forces, though Cethlenn's escape precipitates greater danger.

8

The Heirs of Promise

Romance develops between Gathelus and Scota as demonic forces manifest across the western territories, challenging conventional warfare.

9

The Demonic Manifestation

Reports arrive of demons that transcend physical law, corrupt rather than kill, and render conventional military tactics obsolete.

10

The Valley of Shadows

All technological solutions fail against Cethlenn's supernatural assault, leaving the confederation facing complete defeat and spiritual crisis.

11

The Prophetess's Curse

Cethlenn launches supernatural assault against covenant renewal, corrupting altar stones and tormenting souls with spiritual darkness.

12

The Altar of Covenant

Azariah leads covenant renewal with unhewn stones as Gathelus and Scota unite Hebrew refugees and Celtic warriors in divine ceremony.

13

The Legion of Angels

Six thousand angelic warriors descend from the altar fire to cleanse the western lands of supernatural abominations in divine warfare.

14

The Red Hand Unbound

Azariah anoints Gathelus as covenant king before the sacred altar, fulfilling ancient prophecies of the Zerahite line.

15

A Kingdom Forged in Fire

The covenant kingdom takes root through divine blessing as Hebrew and Celtic peoples unite under theocratic governance.

16

The Crown and the Sceptre

The kingdom is consolidated under divine law as prophecy points toward the second overturn and the migration to northern shores.

E

The Second Overturn

Donngus mac Taliesin chronicles the great migration to Hibernia and the continuing fulfillment of ancient promise.

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.