The Return To Nazrin

The Return to Nazrin is the first chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha: Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
A procession of soldiers and merchants, led by Lord Palus Bonicin, returns to the city of Nazrin  at the head of a column which sings the celebration of their abaddon. Palus is described as "straight-backed and dignified", recently appointed as head of the family following his father's demise at the abaddon's hands. They pass over the Lakkas River and encounter a number of bodies strewn about the field. A battle of sorts seemed to have occurred in the plains west of the city, but the details are not apparent.

Palus' traveling partner, Kellik, makes his desires known for returning to Nazrin and finding a succubus for himself. He is revealed to be an energy vampire, whereas Palus describes himself as a shifter, being more partial to meat. They enter the city via the west entrance and make their way through the crowds, marching up to a raised path which led to the Nazin palace and the royal courtyards where the army dispersed. Palus enters the palace, working his way to the south entrance in order to enter the throne room, and is introduced by a herald upon his arrival. His arrival is not one worthy of note, except to his family who are at a table awaiting his return. Despite previously having reservations, and admitting private preference to being away from the city, he seems quite content.

Ascendance of Abaddon
The Ascendance of Abaddon is a marching song which celebrates the crowning of the abaddon. It is aluded as being long enough that an army could sing it for a long period of time, however only a selection is mentioned in the chapter.

Trivia
The Ascendence of Abaddon song gives insight as to what it was Abaddon Tynan did in order to secure the crown. It mentions the use of fires, potentially as a razing strategy, and an overthrowing of a previous leadership. The dead were burned, which is an unmentioned taboo in their culture. It mentions the use of his mighty fist, being a nod to Abaddon Tynan's unarmed fighting preference, as well as his supposed immortality.