If the question surprised him, Kre did a good job of not showing it.  His mind flicked between memories of his experience in the depths of the Ancient’s city, the stone he still held in his pocket, and the two dragons that he made the acquaintance of.  “Yeah, I’ve heard about magic,” he answered as...Read More

Kersath said nothing for a short bit, but his smile was enough for Kre to feel a sense of pride in his answer.  Finally, the dark-skinned Ylveryan spoke, “As Talimar said, the things that we will teach you are essential survival skills.  But make no mistake that we do so out of a selfish desire...Read More

“How can you tell which way to nock it?” Kre asked noting that the feathers were all black, unlike the other two arrows which had an odd colored key feather. Kersath grinned and flipped the arrow around.  “Look closer,” he advised. Taking the deadly missile in hand, Kre looked carefully at the feathers.  Aside from...Read More

“Tell me,” Kersath said as he pulled up alongside Kre, “who was riding in front of you?” Kre shrugged, “I don’t know.  Dain, I think?” “You think?” Kersath hissed back, an angry tone rising in his voice. Caught off guard, Kre backpedaled a bit, “I mean, maybe?  I don’t know exactly.  I wasn’t paying attention...Read More

Talimar urged his horse forward, as did Beleg.  “Kersath has volunteered to be your first bayolsei… teacher,” the Red Feather leader called back, his amused grin clearly evident in his voice.  “He promised that he would not leave any lasting damage, but I will still utter a prayer on the wind for you.”Read More

“You seem to have some measure of ability as an adventurer,” Talimar continued smoothly, somehow making it seem less like a complimentary statement and more of an accusation.  “However, there are a great many things in this world that natural skill and luck will not be enough to see you to success.”Read More

Dain eventually rode off ahead, catching up to the main body of the train.  Kre noted also that Beleg and Talimar had pulled off to opposite sides of the path, likely to wait for Kre to catch up so they could talk with him more.Read More

Kre wasn’t sure if he should be amused by Dain’s inability to say such a simple name, or if he should be afraid since he had used it repeatedly without a thought to his own personal safety. “Is there some sort of ill luck associated with its name?” he asked his still flustered companion. Dain...Read More

Beleg looked over at the others, trying to avoid Kre’s eyes but found no help from his colleagues.  “Ah,” he muttered, “I’m a Tehynshin too you know.  I heard the same stories growing up.” Kre nodded and waited for Beleg to continue.  The big man did so, nudging his horse closer to Kre’s as the...Read More

Beleg looked over at the others, trying to avoid Kre’s eyes but found no help from his colleagues.  “Ah,” he muttered, “I’m a Tehynshin too you know.  I heard the same stories growing up.” “What do you mean when they start to stink?!” Kre jibed back.  “I was close enough to know that there isn’t...Read More