the code of Shadak and other musings
The Author David Gemmell Wrote a series of Fantasy Novels. Some of them feature a Warrior named Druss. He lives by a code,this code is one I also try to live by.
"Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These are things for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain lead you into the pursuit of evil. Never back away from an enemy. Either fight or surrender. It is not enough to say I will not be evil. Evil must be fought wherever it is found."
Druss the Legend Was first published in 1984
I Just finished re-reading my Gemmel Collection. I am sending to of them on to a friend to peruse. Gemmel wrote many Novels and in the Last his Wife finished it for him . I am hunting down that series to restart and finish it. Many of my books seems to wander off. I enjoy a good book and should the person it wanders too derive some semblance of pleasure then I see no issue. If the book is just a coaster or door stop then it bothers me.
In the mean time if you havent grab a Gemmel book they really are a good way to spend an evening by the fire.

