Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue…
“Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, and why we died. All that matters is that today, two stood against many. Valour pleases you, so grant me this one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, the HELL with you!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A character pleads for revenge, invoking a deity, reflecting desperation and moral ambiguity in wartime.
In simple terms: He begs a god for revenge, showing desperation.
Key Takeaway
Question the morality of vengeance.
Themes
war
revenge
faith
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- combat stress
- moral decision making
- spiritual crisis
Key Concepts
ethical conflict
psychology of war
Questions to Reflect On
- Is vengeance ever justified?
- What alternatives exist to revenge?
A Different Perspective
Revenge may perpetuate cycles of violence.