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Sir Andric reined in his mount. Before him lay a wide plain, with forest beyond. The jagged line of the Ohresh Mountains cut across the sky beyond the forest, the slopes covered with the green extension of the forest. Not so imposing as the Erimanthe range, but ruggedly beautiful regardless. He took a moment to have a drink from his water skin, patting his horse’s neck appreciatively. “Not far now, Kyran.” He slung the skin back over the saddle and urged Kyran forward. The stallion moved briskly, eager to cross the plain and reach the forest. Andric kept him from going too fast; he didn’t wish to give the appearance of hostility, despite their need for alacrity. They had crossed the borders of the known lands of the Minotaurs the day before. So far they had yet to encounter any of the unusual beings, but Andric had no way to know if that was unusual. No Grenyaar had ventured to their lands for nearly a century. Sir Andric kept an eye out for any signs of habitation. Any community req
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Randey ducked, the blade slicing the air just above him. He spun, swinging his own sword in an arc toward his opponent’s midsection. His blow missed as his target nimbly moved back, raising his weapon in both hands. Randey straightened, panting heavily as he raised his own. The two swung at one another, the clash of their blades ringing loudly. Before Randey could recover for a second swing, his opponent dealt him a hard blow to the ribs with his elbow, and Randey went down on his back. He stared up, lifting his blade, but the other’s sword tip was at his throat. For a long moment he remained frozen, trying to regain his breath. His opponent smiled. “I yield,” said Randey. The Blade Master stood over him, saying, “As well you should.” He moved his sword and offered Randey his free hand. As he lifted him to his feet, he went on, “You still have much to learn, but in truth you are a talented fighter, Randey Edal.” He clapped the young man on the shoulder. Randey accepted the prais
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The First Commander put down the message scroll, frowning. Kolton asked, “Is there a problem, Commander?” Storr shook his head. He glanced over at his guests. Luceya and Keyla sat in a pair of chairs facing his desk, their expressions neutral. “The Maajira is certain of this?” Luceya nodded. “She would not have sent any message of which she was not certain.” “Why?” asked Randey. “What is it?” Keyla glanced at him, offering a hint of a smile. He appreciated it, but he still wasn’t sure what he was doing in the meeting. The morning following the Knighthood ceremony, the First Commander had met with Luceya and they called for this meeting later in the day. It was fortunate that it was later in the day, for Randey’s head was still pounding from the previous afternoon’s revels. They had lasted well into the evening, and the newly-Knighted Grenyaar had indulged in the supply of ale and other strong drink far more than he had intended. He recalled laughing with Keyla as well as his frien
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Randey slapped his horse’s neck affectionately. He had finished unsaddling the fine mare as he and his companions prepared their camp for the night. Flyta was one of the Grenyaar’s finest horses, and Randey was honored to have been given the privilege of riding her. She snorted happily as he patted her, then he stepped over to join the others at their small fire. It seemed odd somehow to be without Master Kolton’s company. The Blade Master was needed at the Hall, however, and having been Knighted Randey was deemed competent to lead the small envoy group to contact the Dwarves. The responsibility weighed upon him, but only in that he did not wish to disappoint the Master or the First Commander. Nor himself, for that matter; he felt a desire to prove himself, and continue to uphold the honor of the Edal line. With a quiet whuff he sat on the log they had dragged over beside their fire. Kale was already seated and gnawing on a piece of jerky, as Owin finished with his own mount and jo
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Randey groaned. He hurt all over. Blinking, he was aware of dim light, but he was still trying to get his bearings. The last thing he remembered was the ground falling out from beneath him, and the cries of himself and his companions as they dropped. It seemed they had tumbled for a fair distance on a relatively smooth slope. Thudding against one another, weapons and armor clanging, they had finally come to a stop here. Wherever “here” was. The low light revealed details reluctantly, and he had yet to identify the source, but it appeared they were in a small stone chamber. It smelled stale and somewhat fetid. To his dismay, he thought he could just make out what appeared to be a jumbled pile of bones against the wall to the right. That did not bode well. A moan to his left told him Kale lay there. His leg felt pinned, and he glanced down to see the dim form of Owin lying across it. The young Knight stirred, slowly moving off of Randey’s leg, saying, “What happened?” A deeper groan e
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Gerth was angry. It was not an uncommon state of mind for a Goblin, as they were usually angry about something. What angered Gerth at this particular time was his own gnawing impatience. And a growing animosity toward their leader. The Goblin tribes had welcomed the enigmatic stranger, primarily because she had promised them power and conquest. Initial doubts had been vanquished when the magic user had demonstrated considerable talent in the Art, and promised that such powerful magic would be used to aid the Goblins in their invasion. So the tribes had eagerly cooperated when the first assaults had been ordered. Some among the tribal elders had been wary; they were still outnumbered by the humans, and the Grenyaar had always proved to be a formidable foe. Which was why they had decided to attack their Hall, in the hope of defeating as many as possible and killing their leader. It would have been demoralizing to the Black Knights, as well as a boost to the tribes’ efforts. That had go
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