A Rumor of Dragons by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Author:Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman [Weis, Margaret & Hickman, Tracy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-7869-3087-6
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Publishing
Published: 2012-05-08T00:00:00+00:00

“Xak Tsaroth,” Tanis said. “That is my decision.”

“Is that what the mage advises?” Sturm asked sullenly.

“It is,” Tanis answered, “and I believe his advice is sound. If we do not reach Xak Tsaroth within two days, others will and this ‘greatest gift’ may be lost forever.”

“The greatest gift!” Tasslehoff said, his eyes shining. “Just think, Flint! Jewels beyond price! Or maybe—”

“A keg of ale and Otik’s fried potatoes,” the dwarf muttered. “And a nice warm fire. But no—Xak Tsaroth!”

“I guess we’re all in agreement, then,” Tanis said. “If you feel you are needed in the north, Sturm, of course you—”

“I will go with you to Xak Tsaroth.” Sturm sighed. “There is nothing in the north for me. I have been deluding myself. The knights of my order are scattered, holed up in crumbling fortresses, fighting off the debt collectors.”

The knight’s face twisted in agony and he lowered his head. Tanis suddenly felt tired. His neck hurt, his shoulders and back ached, his leg muscles twitched. He started to say something more, then felt a gentle hand touch his shoulder. He looked up to see Goldmoon’s face, cool and calm in the moonlight.

“You are weary, my friend,” she said. “We all are. But we are glad you are coming, Riverwind and I.” Her hand was strong. She looked up, her clear gaze encompassing the entire group. “We are glad all of you are coming with us.”

Tanis, glancing at Riverwind, wasn’t certain the tall Plainsman agreed with her.

“Just another adventure,” Caramon said, flushing with embarrassment. “Eh, Raist?” He nudged his brother. Raistlin, ignoring his twin, looked at the Forestmaster.

“We must leave immediately,” the mage said coldly. “You mentioned something about helping us cross the mountains.”

“Indeed,” the Forestmaster replied, nodding gravely. “I, too, am glad you have made this decision. I hope you find my aid welcome.”

The Forestmaster raised her head, looking up into the sky. The companions followed her gaze. The night sky, seen through the canopy of tall trees, glittered brilliantly with stars. Soon the companions became aware of something flying up there, winking out the stars in passing.

“I’ll be a gully dwarf,” Flint said solemnly. “Flying horses. What next?”

“Oh!” Tasslehoff drew in a deep breath. The kender was transfixed with wonder as he watched the beautiful animals circle above them, descending lower and lower with each turn, their fur radiating blue-white in the moonlight. Tas clasped his hands together. Never in his wildest kender imaginings had he dreamed of flying. This was worth fighting all the draconians on Krynn.

The pegasi dipped to the ground, their feathery wings creating a wind that tossed the tree branches and laid the grass flat. A large pegasus with wings that touched the ground when he walked bowed reverently to the Forestmaster. His bearing was proud and noble. Each of the other beautiful creatures bowed in turn.

“You have summoned us?” the leader asked the Forestmaster.

“These guests of mine have urgent business to the east. I bid you bear them with the swiftness of the winds across the Eastwall Mountains.

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