Pledge Yourselves, My Knights

My loveliest friends are my gods and my family at the same time

As a leader your loyalties will make or break you, ask yourself; do they love or fear you?

you have angered a god

Nobody hurts the ones I love without feeling my wrath tenfold.

First is the legions of soldiers at your command

Second is the most trusted liar at your right hand

Third is the Queen at the throne you trusted with your life.

Fourth is the Chimney Sweep to whom you handed the knife.

fifth is the fire you left to blaze

Sixth, the false god whose name you praise

Seventh, the false prophets housed in your mind

Eighth, the knight you trusted who left you blind.

Ninth is the trusted friend who struck you from the sky

Tenth is the people who call your name

You think I needed you to rule this kingdom? Please, the throne only has room for one king.

I will dig these ringed fingers into your throat

is it so selfish, so wrong to put myself first? or is it just how i have, for so long, survived?