Aidan, the Pig Who Returned From Beyond, now took the Ore of the World beyond and hardened it with Fire. He crafted a stone sword and a leather helmet and gave them to Brand, the Pig Brought From Within. And He set the Pig to work. The Pig learned to dig the earth, to cut the wood, to build fences and walls and roofs. To corral the animals and care for them. To farm the land and grow the crops.
Aidan, the Pig Who Returned From Beyond, now took the Ore of Fire and purified it. He crafted a golden sword and helmet and gave them to Brand, the Pig Brought From Within. And He set the Pig to work. The Pig learned to fight, and to defend himself. To wield a sword and shield, a bow and arrow. To kill the beasts of the caves, of the plains, of the water, of the air.
Aidan, the Pig Who Returned From Beyond, now took the Ore of Blood and set it ablaze to create iron. He crafted an iron sword and helmet and gave them to Brand, the Pig Brought From Within. And He set the Pig to work. The Pig learned to mine, to smelt, to work the ore and use the metal to build stronger tools that lasted longer. To plan out large projects, construct large buildings, and organize the world.
Aidan, the Pig Who Returned From Beyond, now took the Ore of Ice, beautiful and cold. He crafted a diamond sword and helmet and gave them to the Brand, the Pig Brought From Within. And He set the Pig to work. The Pig learned to lead others, to inspire them. To create an empire. To reach out to other nations in peace and in war. To decide who would live and who would die.
Aidan, the Pig Who Returned From Beyond, now looked upon Brand, the Pig Brought From Within. He saw that Brand was a good Pig, strong and wise, just and merciful. Aidan saw that His work in the World beyond was complete, and He left Brand to rule over Lusitania.