"One day I'll rule all this," Valens said, jutting out his chest. "And then, you watch: my enemies will know my wroth!"
Thracia burst into #peals of laughter, a lovely sound that Calchas the bell maker noted with interest, while Valens's face became redder than a sunset sky. In due time, Valens did indeed become First Potentate. It was a disaster for the realm, but there was one mitigation: Calchas cast all the city's bells to ring in the tones of Thracia's laughter.