5 Sellswords 02 - Promise of the Witch King by Salvatore R.A

Author:Salvatore, R.A. [Salvatore, R.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-08-31T17:57:24+00:00

R.A. SALVATORE

facets of the cut stone. The mist turned gray, but a light gray, not the

blackness he had seen upon poor Arrayan’s finger.

He glanced back at the woman, at her ring, and saw that it, too,

was no longer onyx black.

“Through the power of the rings, the burden is shared,” Wingham

whispered to him. “I can only hope that I have not just given a greater

source of power to the growing construct.”

“I will not fail in this,” Olgerkhan assured him, though neither of

them really knew what “this” might actually mean.

Wingham moved over and studied Arrayan, who was resting

more comfortably, obviously, though she had again closed her eyes.

“It is a temporary reprieve,” the merchant said. “The tower will

continue to draw from her, and as she weakens, so too will you. This

is our last chance—our only chance—to save her. Both of you will

go with Mariabronne and Gareth’s emissary. Defeat the power that

has grown dark on our land, but if you cannot, Olgerkhan, then there

is something else you must do for me.”

The large half-orc stood attentively, staring hard at old

Wingham.

“You must not let the castle have her,” Wingham explained.

“Have her?”

“Consume her,” came the reply. “I cannot truly comprehend

what that even means, but Nyungy, who is wiser than I, was insistent

on this point. The castle grows through the life-force of Arrayan,

and the castle has made great gains because we did not know what

we battle. Even now, we cannot understand how to defeat it, but

defeat it you must, and quickly. And if you cannot, Olgerkhan, I

will have your word that you will not let the castle consume my dear

Arrayan!”

Olgerkhan’s gaze went to Arrayan again as he tried to sort

through the words, and as Wingham’s meaning finally began to

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