Einarr, Troa, and Jorir traded off at the oars for the rest of that afternoon. The sun was setting as they reached the lake Troa had spoken… Read more “10.45 – Return”
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10.44 – Capture
Einarr burst out of the passageway and into the bright afternoon light on a portion of the island he did not recognize. He blinked, his eyes adjusting… Read more “10.44 – Capture”
10.43 – Flood
Jorir led the way into the underwater passage, wary as though he were expecting an attack from any side. The Weavess wouldn’t have sent them underwater if… Read more “10.43 – Flood”
10.42 – Traps
Troa stopped suddenly enough that Einarr nearly ran into his outstretched arm. Better that, though, than to fall into the crevasse that had brought him up short.… Read more “10.42 – Traps”
10.41 – Logic Puzzle
Troa bristled, as Einarr knew he would. “Now look here —” “The longer this takes, the farther ahead she gets. You’re a scout, I’m not. So prove… Read more “10.41 – Logic Puzzle”
10.40 – Doors
Runa’s scream cut off as the ledge on the opposite side slammed into her stomach. Her chest and her arms folded over the top, and she had… Read more “10.40 – Doors”
10.39 – The Pit
The passage ahead looked much as it had before: a long stretch of rough stone. In the dim light given off by his glowing sword, he could… Read more “10.39 – The Pit”
10.38 – Secret Tunnel
The four burst into Urdr’s workroom, Runa in the lead but only by a pace. The sailor’s report had been not quite accurate: the witch was gone,… Read more “10.38 – Secret Tunnel”
10.37 – Regathering
Beatrix nodded brusquely and thrust the bit of cloth she’d been using to dab at Runa’s face into her hands. “I expect you’re right. Lead on.” Runa… Read more “10.37 – Regathering”
10.36 – An End to Fighting
“Very well, Kaldr Kerasson. Stand, and hear the judgement of the Thane of Breidelstein.” Stigander watched the man from the corner of his eye. When Kaldr stood… Read more “10.36 – An End to Fighting”
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