The Proverb Leg
Put some blood on the stone/Blood on the stone.
Literally, apply blood to a stone to summon an overseer. Also used figuratively in the same sense as the now defunct “for god’s sake” as an appeal to a higher (or lower, depending on your perspective) power, generally demonic after Hell’s ascension.
A snitch in time summons The Nine.
A reminder that informing the infernal authorities in a timely manner about unauthorized behavior will bring the Nine (Judges) for a summary judgment (usually guilty, followed by soul consumption and conscription into the infernal army). Most snitches use this method to settle scores and take out enemies, while also improving their standing in Hell’s new hierarchy.
All roads lead to the Throne.
A reminder that you can serve the Beast in many different ways.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
A reminder that doing the Beast’s will brings rewards, while resisting brings pain and suffering. Usually used by those in positions of authority to warn others to stay in line. Resistance is futile.
Instructions
Leg 22 – The Proverb Leg: Write a microfiction constructed entirely out of proverbs, folk wisdom, or real village sayings for a fictional culture.
The piece can read like some kinda almanac or a chain of warnings passed down by an elder or a spooky grandma.
For example: “When the papa eats salt, lock the pigs indoors.”
Make folk wisdom blow the roof off the local fool’s hut.
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