Withi's interest seemed uncouth. "I've heard a worse story," said the sergeant, settling a hand on her hip. "If you're brave enough to hear it." "I am!" He grinned. "Well, then. It was once told me that Eika came about by foul magic, and a curse. That a great dragon was killed and as it lay dying...
Sapientia sat. "It is true," said Henry, "that Sapientia has an Eagle, one whose service I gave into her hands, which I will not now take from her. But it is only right, Theophanu, that you be given an Eagle as well. Since you are going on a journey, two would be better. H...