The book of Artemas concerning men, and the things that men did do, at the time when there was war

"The Book of Artemas" by Andrew Cassels Brown is a story set in the troubled land of Eur, during a time of war. The story follows Willi, the clever leader of Hu, and his son Mud as their hunger for power plunges the land into conflict. Through Artemas, a scribe, the story unfolds from a time when peace is threatened by Willi's growing envy and ambition, spurring him to seek guidance from Bern. The narrative highlights Willi and Mud’s corrupt nature as they plot war, foreshadowing the chaos about to erupt in their society. The story explores ambition, power, and humanity’s response to war, setting the scene for a war-torn society.