The Golden Doom
by Edward John DunsanyGenre: Drama, Fantasy, Myth
Setting: Fantasy
Format of Original Source: Play
Recommended Adaptation Length: 30 Minutes
Candidate for Adaptation? Not Likely
EXCERPT:
[The Prophets draw knives and sharpen them.
KING
Is it fitting that the sacrifice take place by the iron door where the god from the stars has trod, or must it be in the temple?
CHIEF PROPHET
Let it be offered by the iron door. (To the other Prophets) Fetch hither the altar stone.
[The owl-like whistle is heard off right. The Third Spy runs crouching toward it. Exit.
KING
Will this sacrifice avail to avert the doom?
CHIEF PROPHET
Who knows?
KING
I fear that even yet the doom will fall.
CHIEF PROPHET
It were wise to sacrifice some greater thing.
KING
What more can a man offer?
CHIEF PROPHET
His pride.
KING
What pride?
CHIEF PROPHET
Your pride that went up against the sky and troubled the stars.
KING
How shall I sacrifice my pride to the stars?
CHIEF PROPHET
It is upon your pride that the doom will fall, and will take away your crown and will take away your kingdom.
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