David Dalglish- Half Orc Series Omnibus by David Dalglish & David Dalglish

Author:David Dalglish & David Dalglish [Dalglish, David]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Tarlak muttered as he heard someone calling his name. Too early, he thought. Way too early.

“Wake up. Six hours is more than enough sleep,” Dieredon said, nudging the mage with his bow.

“For you maybe,” Tarlak grumbled, burying his face in a pillow. “What do you want?” he asked.

“My scouts have returned from all corners of Neldar,” Dieredon said, jabbing Tarlak harder. The wizard looked up and glared with bloodshot eyes.

“Fascinating,” he said. “Tell me later.”

“Orcs march from Veldaren carrying the banner of Karak, but they do not chase after your refugees. There are several castles that might stand against them, if spurred into action. Both Kinamn and the Green Castle might prove powerful enough if warned in time. At worst, they must flee west with the rest of the Neldaren people.”

Tarlak sat up in his bed, rubbing his eyes with his forefingers.

“What does this have to do with me?” he asked.

“I am Scoutmaster of the Quellan elves,” Dieredon said. “It is my duty to contain the orcs at all cost. But I cannot be in two places at once. Lend me your Eschaton. We can sound the alarm, and perhaps strike down many of the orcs before they can reinforce from the Vile Wedge.”

“What of my people?” Antonil asked, having been awake the entire time. Dieredon shrugged.

“Neyvar Sinistel will give them food, blankets and means for shelter. It will take a day or two to prepare, but you are weeks of travel ahead of the war demons. They will be fine without the Eschaton.”

“Much as I’d like to rest,” Tarlak said, “I find it hard to turn down a chance to get back at those who destroyed my home. When do we leave?”

“Now,” Dieredon said. “Wake the others. I will escort you back to your camp, and then we will be off.”

“Yes sir, boss elf, sir,” Tarlak said, offering a sleepy, off-balanced bow.

Dieredon left with a sigh.

As Tarlak prepared, Antonil stood and stretched, showing a bit of life that hadn’t been there the night before.

“They will help us,” he said. “Praise Ashhur, they’ll help us.”

“Try not to get too excited,” Tarlak said. “It’s just some food and blankets. They’re not going to war to protect us. They’re not offering escorts or troops.”

“They’re offering aid,” Antonil said, strapping on his belt and sword. “For now, that is enough.”

“I’ll go wake the others,” Tarlak said. “Let’s get the fun started!”

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