Curse Of Kings (The Trials Of Oland Born, Book 1) (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
“What is it?” said Roxleigh. “You look like you have seen a ghost.” “I’m sorry,” said Oland. “But there is a Wickham who joined the ranks of The Craven Lodge, the savages who support Villius Ren. They have taken over Castle Derrington; they have destroyed Decresian.” “My beautiful Decresian,” said Roxleigh. Tears welled in his eyes. “It has become a ruin,” said Oland. “And Wick…” said Roxleigh. “He is still alive?” Oland shook his head. “He fell to his death, not long ago, at Dallen Falls.” “Do you mean he drowned?” said Roxleigh. Oland nodded. “Yes.” “Did you witness it?” said Roxleigh. “Yes,” said Oland. “Well… not exactly. I saw him disappear into the water.” “Wick is from Kaltoff,” said Roxleigh. “The land of rivers, the place where Chancey the Gold was born. Not one child from Kaltoff is anything but a superior swimmer. I wouldn’t put money on your Wickham not having made it out of there alive.” “That was why Villius Ren told the Bastion he was only one man down!
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