# XVII: Throg Justice explained — Storm Over Warlock

> Chapter companion for Storm Over Warlock by Andre Norton.

## What happens

Shann awakens as a prisoner aboard a Throg ship, sick and in pain, and is brought to the Throg-occupied Terran camp. He attempts to mentally contact Thorvald and the Wyverns, and later is forced to broadcast a false message to the incoming transport. He witnesses the execution of a Throg prisoner and realizes he must bluff to survive.

## Themes in this chapter

### Survival Against Overwhelming Odds

Shann, captured and in pain, must bluff and play for time to survive the Throgs' interrogation and forced broadcast.

### Alien Contact and Communication

Shann attempts telepathic contact with Thorvald and the Wyverns, and is forced to use the Throgs' translator and com system.

### Colonialism and Imperial Conflict

The Throgs occupy the Terran camp and use a Terran prisoner to deceive incoming settlers, highlighting the conflict over Warlock.

## Character check-ins

### Shann Lantee

Captured by Throgs, sick and in pain, he tries to mentally contact Thorvald and the Wyverns, and is forced to broadcast a false Mayday.

### Ragnar Thorvald

Shann attempts to reach him telepathically and briefly makes contact, sensing Thorvald's awareness.

### Throgs

Throgs capture Shann, execute one of their own, and force Shann to broadcast a false message to the incoming transport.

### Wyverns

Shann tries to mentally contact the Wyvern witch who shared dreams with him, but fails to establish a link.

## Key lines

> You Throg meat!

You are Throg property.

_The Throg officer uses the translator to declare Shann a captive, emphasizing his status as a prisoner._

> Warlock calling—trouble—sickness here—com officer dead.

Shann broadcasts a false distress call claiming the camp is in trouble and the communications officer is dead.

_Shann attempts to warn the incoming transport while pretending to cooperate with the Throgs._

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