# III explained — Short Fiction

> Chapter companion for Short Fiction by Manly Wade Wellman.

## What happens

Yandro is introduced to the people of Dondromogon as their prophesied champion. He speaks to them, promising peace and victory over the Newcomers. Gederr issues a challenge to the Newcomers, and Yandro is led to a pavilion of pleasure where Elonie attempts to seduce and hypnotize him. He resists, and Doriza is sent to him.

## Themes in this chapter

### The Power of Belief and Ritual

The people of Dondromogon embrace Yandro as a prophesied leader, and their belief in him is used to inspire hope and unity.

### Fear and Control

Elonie attempts to hypnotize Yandro to control him, and Gederr uses fear of the Newcomers to rally the people.

## Character check-ins

### Yandro

The prophesied champion, introduced to the people of Dondromogon; speaks to them and is led to the Pavilion.

### Elonie

A noblewoman of Dondromogon who escorts Yandro to the Pavilion and attempts to seduce and hypnotize him.

### Gederr

A leader of Dondromogon who introduces Yandro, issues a challenge to the Newcomers, and orchestrates events in the Pavilion.

### Doriza

A military aide assigned to Yandro; watches him with studying eyes and is later sent to him by Gederr.

### Sporr

An old man who operates communication devices and explains Yandro's legend to the crowd.

## Key lines

> Peace you shall have, as Yandro's gift!

Gederr promises the people that Yandro will bring them peace.

_Gederr uses Yandro's presence to reassure the crowd and rally support._

> Yandro means to lead us in person—in a great and decisive battle.

A voice from the crowd expresses hope that Yandro will personally lead them in a major battle.

_The people expect Yandro to be a direct military leader._

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