Menacing Misfits: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Darkthorn Academy Book 1) by Robyn Wideman

Author:Robyn Wideman [Wideman, Robyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-12-30T22:00:00+00:00

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They walked in silence. Stannerios took the lead, while Jack stayed at Colin’s side, ready to help him if he stumbled. Lana took the rear; she had her bow out and was ready for any hyaenas or other creatures that might attack them.

“We should go back to the farm,” Colin said.

“Go back, what for?” Jack asked.

“Well, that was the territory of a pack of vicious hyaenas. The chances of another group of predators being in that same territory is unlikely. We could stay overnight and then go north towards the city we saw on the map. Although I would like to look at the maps room first, I’ll bet there are better maps for that region. I just didn’t have time to look for one before we left. A better map would tell us where to search for ancient loot. We also should spend some time in the library and research the different temples and churches we might find in different regions. I wasn’t sure how valuable some of the stuff we got from the temple was. It would help to know more. And some of those tools we grabbed, I could tell what kind of metal they were. Some ancient metals are more valuable than others. We could’ve been pickier. Although if we keep the satchels that becomes less of a problem.”

Colin was almost babbling, but Jack knew it was to keep his mind focused on something other than his injury.

“I think I’m going to ask Master Horton for a refund on my boots. You think the academy has a thirty-day money-back policy?”

“I’m not sure,” Jack said. “But we can ask. I definitely think it’s worth a shot.”

After that, things went back to being quiet. Colin seemed deep in his own thoughts, and the others weren’t talking either.

They were back to the first estate they’d searched when they heard a fight going on.

Stannerios looked back at Jack. “Should I check it out?”

“Be careful,” Jack said.

Stannerios ran ahead and stopped behind a large boulder. He signaled for Jack to join him.

Jack looked at Lord Scratches. “Stay with Colin, protect him.”

Lord Scratches chirped in protest but jumped from Jack’s shoulder and flew into the air, circling around Colin’s head.

Jack ran over and looked where Stann was pointing. By the side of the house were a pair of archers firing arrows at a girl who was throwing fireballs back at them. Jack spotted another archer making his way to flank her, and then another pair of warriors trying to sneak up behind her. She’d spotted all the archers, but the two warriors were out of her view.

“Scavengers or bandits.” Stannerios said.

Jack looked closer at the female mage. He recognized her when she popped her head out to throw more fireballs. “That’s Talia. She’s in my magic class.”

“We should help her, then,” Stannerios said.

Lana joined them. “What’s going on?”

Jack looked the situation over and decided what he thought was the best plan of action. “Lana, you and I can take out those archers. Stann, you get to Talia before those bandits sneak up on her.

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