Fields of green lay to either side, but only steps ahead, the grass became sparse, unable to take root in the rocky mountain soil. Soon the travelers would be immersed in stone, the smooth path carved by the dwarves their only scenery. “How is the weather up north?” Galen asked, attempting to fil...
Lisalla and Danna sat in the middle coach, staring out of the windows at the world passing by. “How much longer until we reach Na’zora?” Lisalla asked. “They say we’ll reach the border in a day or so. After that, it’s two or three days to the palace.” Danna could not count how many times she had ...
Daring to cease his flight, he turned and peered between the trees. The beast was walking away, its back turned to the apprentice. He considered a moment whether he might survive reentering the woods to see if his companions were alive. A ghastly howl filled his ears as the monster stooped next t...
The imps stared back at her, their black eyes glistening in the pale light. Screeching and pounding on their chests, the monsters descended the limbs, closing in on the travelers. Kwil dipped his head, his hands outstretched at waist level, his palms facing the ground. Repeating the same incantat...
Idiot!” Ulda shouted as he slapped the cowering Soulbinder across his face. “Mercy, master!” the elf cried. “Mercy? For you? You were supposed to await orders! You were never supposed to command your own attack! You may have wanted to gain glory, but all you've brought is ruin! Four ruined souls ...
The wind caressed her face and tousled her short hair as it swept past and changed directions. In the palm of her hand, she summoned sparks and shaped them into spheres before allowing them to float freely on the wind. She still did not know how to banish the evil presence from the cave, but she ...
Makeshift camps were set up behind its stone walls, where the people hoped to find safety. Each day Ryshel walked the grounds, helping in any way she could. She fed livestock, brushed horses, and assisted in the castle kitchens. Her children helped as well, forgetting their stations as nobles, an...