Rune

Rune has given up all hope. It is inconceivable to him that a man can rule Valheigh without the backing of a House. Justin draws his sword and there’s a moment of tension, where the reader is meant to wonder if Justin is going to threaten Rune.

“By the written word” is a common exclamation in Valheigh. They take writing seriously, and have a saying about how “that which is written cannot be unwritten.” Cussing centers around writing as well, and when Rune is in extreme pain later he swears, “Vitriolic gall nuts!” Related to ink ingredients, this phrase would be extremely offensive to the polite society in Valheigh!