Richard S Tuttle - Forgotten Legacy 06 by Elvangar

Author:Elvangar
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2011-12-16T12:47:52+00:00

Chapter 15

The Asylum

Lyra woke early, but not as early as some others in the temple of Angragar. She poured herself a cup of coffee and nodded to the Qubari soldier that was on sentry duty. She became curious when she noticed that Emperor Marak was absent from the room, even though Gunta and Halman still slept peacefully. She walked over to the sentry.

“Where has the Torak gone?” she asked softly.

“He went up the stairs some time ago,” shrugged the warrior. “I did not ask where he was going.”

Lyra nodded and turned away. She went casually to the stairs and climbed them quietly. At the top of the stairs she looked around and saw no one. She turned towards the front of the temple and continued to walk quietly. Eventually, she heard Marak’s voice and headed towards it. She found the Torak standing on the balcony overlooking the plaza. He was talking into an air tunnel. She smiled and waited several paces away for him to finish his communications. Although she had no intention of prying, she could not help hearing his side of the conversation.

“Give Captain Mynor my congratulations,” Emperor Marak said. “I want copies made of his chart immediately. I also want him to head up the construction effort on the ships that he has proposed. As for where the ships are best stationed, I will discuss this with the Star and the Astor. I think there are ports in their lands that are best suited for it.”

Lyra wondered what they would need ships for. She hoped that Marak was not planning an invasion of the Island of Darkness. That would surely be suicide.

“On the other issue,” Marak continued, “I want every mage warned, particularly those who live along the coast. Mages in the coastal areas are to have armed escorts wherever they go. They are never to be left alone. If they are threatened in any way, kill the aggressors if you must, but ensure the safety of those mages. I also want scouts along the coast. Devise some type of plan that covers the areas around the estates first. Then try to find a way to expand it to uninhabited areas.”

Emperor Marak went silent for several minutes. Lyra tried to hear what the other person was saying, but she could not.

“I understand the problems,” Marak continued. “Just try your best. It is vital to keep Vand from learning about the air tunnels. As for my return, I am not sure yet. Much is happening here, and I cannot afford to leave until certain things are accomplished. I will talk to you again tomorrow. If anything urgent develops, contact me immediately.”

The Torak dropped the air tunnel and stood leaning on the railing and staring down at the plaza. Lyra walked forward and leaned against the railing, She wrapped her arm around his arm and stood quietly.

“You need to contact StarCity today,” Marak said softly. “Vand is trying to capture mages that might divulge how the air tunnels work. If he succeeds, we will lose the only advantage that we have over him.

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