“I did, milord.” The earnest-faced fisherman stepped forward, looking vaguely embarrassed. Einarr nodded, curious as to why the man would be embarrassed – but now was not… Read more “6.31 – Gathering Together”
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6.16 – Through the Hills
One of the younger huldra showed them to a trail that, she said, would lead eventually to the human village on the north shore of the island.… Read more “6.16 – Through the Hills”
6.15 – The Test
The five spent a second night in the windowless meeting hall, although while the door was still guarded this time they were not alone. The hulder had… Read more “6.15 – The Test”
6.14 – Aftermath
Einarr awoke after fitful sleep as the world around them grew lighter with the daybreak. True to his word, Jorir still stood near the embers of last… Read more “6.14 – Aftermath”
6.8 – Infiltration
The difference between the Woodsman’s territory and that the hulder still clung to was stark and immediate. It was more than the absence of signs of fighting:… Read more “6.8 – Infiltration”
6.6 – Guardians of the Forest
Einarr stumbled a little as their captors shoved him into what looked like a duelling arena, or perhaps a Thinghall – although, as with the camp fire,… Read more “6.6 – Guardians of the Forest”
6.5 – Capture
“Wait!” Einarr called out even as he took half a step back. He lifted a knee high up to his chest and stepped over the bramble that… Read more “6.5 – Capture”
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