At first they slogged up long hills that weren’t too steep, then circled the edges of dells or made their way down into shallow valleys. After a few days they climbed paths that wound back and forth up hills too steep to take directly. One morning their path led them along the edge of a sh...
The darkness stirred in response to his movement, then settled in around him again, rustling softly, cold but comfortable. “This is where I belong,” he murmured. “What I deserve.” A chorus of whispers voiced its assent. “What you deserve.” “No, Gav...
Not looking at the black-haired man beside him, Janik stared at the Blackcap Mountains far below the airship. He had watched the man since the voyage began, having pegged him as one of the Royal Eyes of Aundair. He gave a slight nod even as his left hand moved to the hilt of his short sword at hi...