Shalmar by Serena Whynd

Author:Serena Whynd [Whynd, Serena]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Roarah Publishing
Published: 2018-12-12T05:00:00+00:00

*** CHAPTER 10 ***

The narrow and rocky foothill of the Great Gondor mountains was just spacious enough for the warriors to travel at a faster pace. Unfortunately, they had lost the horse. Panic during the unusual event had chased him too far for them to catch him again. But it was uncertain whether they would have been able to advance quickly on horseback along this path. In certain parts, the old road had decomposed and was dangerous for unwary feet, especially when night fell. The desire for faster progress heightened the risk of injury in such conditions, but the two Amazons did not want to allow much time for the Gondorian army to prepare a new ambush in front of the capital.

Now that they were moving again, the women had time to think. After confronting the wizard, there was no room for any doubt that the golden statuette that had brought them on this adventure had a much more interesting history than they could have imagined. They were now convinced that the old stories about the existence of incredibly powerful wizards were true, and also that whatever had prevented them from appearing and using their powers on the Continent all these years had recently ceased to work.

“There is no doubt that the sacred Gondorian statuette has something to do with it. The Mage specifically asked for it,” Jacqueline thought out loud.

“I believe so. It cannot be a coincidence that after all this time, the return of the first Mage happened just two days after the Tarlaeth broke.”

“I must admit, after this event, I see more meaning and purpose in going to the Gondorian King for answers.” Jacqueline’s words were soft and thoughtful.

Shalmar was glad that her decision to bring the statuette to King Yarael Twenty-Seventh had been justified. The wizard’s powers were not to be taken lightly. The destructive rage and evil that he presented suggested that every second spent searching for a way to prevent him from unleashing his vindictiveness mattered.

It was a long night of rapid travel. Their progress brought them closer to their goal, and the warriors began to consider how they would get into Yaraelen and break into to the King’s chambers, which were surely heavily guarded. They both agreed that it made the most sense to take out some passengers at the entrance to the city and to try to disguise themselves in their clothes. A second option, which they both felt was a waste of valuable time, was to wait for the next nightfall and attempt to climb over the high, well-kept city wall.

Darkness, fatigue, haste and the mental effort required for planning all resulted in a significant drop in their concentration. On their way through the thick bushes, they broke into a clearing. Unexpectedly, they found themselves standing in front of a group of people clothed in dark robes.

The first and the weakest rays of morning sunlight revealed ten silhouettes. The figures were standing in the dark, dressed in robes with hoods over their heads; except their hands, no part of their body was visible.

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