Hand of the Prophet Talaos knew what sat before him on the vacant-eyed horse. They had been mentioned many times in the books of the Prophet. He looked upon one of the Twelve Hands, the personal messengers of the Living Prophet himself. They were said to have given up almost all individuality, and to be in direct communion with their master. They had great power, but were still mortal men. When each died, he was replaced, so that there were always twelve. The Hand continued to ride forward, past the no-man's land in front of the enemy army, through the ranks of the enemy delegation, and straight toward Talaos. Talaos watched his true enemy approach. He restrained the impulse to leap to the attack. Without pause or attention to those around him, the Hand reached Maxano's position in front of Talaos, and the general was forced to step his horse to the side. The Hand then stopped and surveyed Talaos from behind his eyeless mask.
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