CLXXIX. The announcement

Taya stepped forward, stopping in front of the staircase, as silence fell among the crowd of people in front of her.

"Citizens of Hevnen, good morning, everyone! I am Taya, Master Of Defense of the Sons Of Freya" the Shieldmaiden said, introducing the speech.

The audience cheered her on: she was very popular with the citizens and many of them shouted her name, until she raised her arm, reporting the order.

"Today we are here to communicate something very important to you. Dag, step forward!" continued Taya, looking at Dag, who walked beside her as the crowd looked at him confusedly.

"This boy, despite his young age, is a future Master of the Hammers Of Thor, one of our allied Clans, who oversees the capital Jernhest and the region of Jordstäl. His name is Dag, the Hero of Halm!" she said, raising her voice and resting her hand on Dag's shoulder, who was surprised to have been called by that name since he had never spoken to anyone about it.