Five Great Charters knit the landTogether linked, hand in handOne in the people who wear the crownTwo in the folk who keep the Dead downThree and Five became stone and mortarFour sees all in frozen water.
The excerpt describes five important charters or principles that connect and unify the land. These charters represent different aspects of society and governance, linking the people and the land through a shared foundation. The first two refer to those with authority, like the crown and the keepers of the dead, signifying leadership and tradition.
The remaining charters symbolize enduring foundations—stone and mortar for stability and structure, and frozen water representing a constant, unchanging watchfulness. Together, these five elements form a unifying framework that sustains the land and its people, emphasizing the importance of tradition, stability, and vigilance.
