Siege of Draestl by Randall Seeley

Author:Randall Seeley
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Vigon Press
Published: 2020-03-27T04:00:00+00:00

10

Aftermath

It was rare that anyone befriended the Draebek. They were an exclusive race that kept to their own clans, so it left little room to allow anyone else into their midst. The fact that we used them as slaves to mine draestl didn’t help in that regard. But there were a few among us who developed relationships with them. And what they found is that underneath the layers of hardness was a very caring and loving people who were desperate for freedom and security.

It was dawn by the time Wayd had a chance to sit down. It felt good to finally rest, but the little comfort it provided was interrupted by the cold morning. The chill air pierced through his cloak, and he found himself longing for his armor. But instead he wore his tunic, trousers, and the cloak he typically wore over his armor. Without the heavy plate armor, the cloak practically drowned him, but he didn’t care—he needed it for warmth.

He was surprised that he was allowed to walk around freely. Draebek gave them their space, though several looked at them skeptically before moving back to their task at hand. Wayd had suggested leaving, since no one was really guarding them, but Gauden had pointed out that many of the sidelong glances they received were Draebek waiting to catch them violating Grindhold law. If they attempted or even appeared to be abandoning the person who granted them Grindhold law without that person’s permission, the protection would be lifted, and they would be left to the mercy of Thraegar Thornclaw.

He had only sat for a few minutes when Gauden stood up. “Let’s continue to move,” he said softly, trying to avoid any attention. “We need to find Korin as quickly as possible. Though Grindhold law is binding,” he continued, “I’d feel much safer if we’re close to Korin so that a Draebek doesn’t conveniently forget.”

This wasn’t the first time Gauden had expressed his concern for their safety. Wayd didn’t understand much of Grindhold law and was hoping to learn more about it, but there was so much commotion after their capture that they hadn’t had time to discuss it. Thraegar had rushed off after a scouting report, and Korin had followed with the majority of the army, leaving Wayd and Gauden alone. And without Korin around to remind the Draebek that we were granted immunity…

That was the reason they removed all of their armor and weapons and gave them to Korin before he had left. If they didn’t appear a threat, it would be more difficult to have a misunderstanding. Wayd felt like he was in even more danger without his armor or weapon, but he trusted Gauden. But it doesn’t mean I like this.

Wayd followed Gauden as they walked through the remains of Old Draestl. He couldn’t believe the amount of devastation. He knew it was bad—having sprinted through it the day before—but seeing it after the battle made him realize just how bad it was. The outer

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