Stormborn: A Tale of the Dwemhar (Stormborn Saga Book 1) by J.T. Williams

Author:J.T. Williams [Williams, J.T.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2017-02-19T00:00:00+00:00

Shivering souls upon our sea,

Slicing slashing cut them free

Siren’s songs so sweet so soft,

Help their souls to flee aloft.

Bodies aching from lack of touch

Let are hands take care of such!

Come to us and let us play

All of your troubles we shall slay!

"Sirens," Edanos told him nervously.

The glowing hands of the creatures grabbed the railings and smiled, looking up at them.

"The worst part of sirens is that most of your crew will be at severe risk. You are too young for them to affect you, but you are nearing the cusp of manhood. You will deal with them in time. I once fell for the seduction of these sea creatures. They may be of Meredaas, but I still do not care for their sort."

The sirens began to sink away, finding none they were capable of seducing on deck. The glacial path opened up. A great plume of fog hung before them.

"Sea of fogs. I will take the helm. Go place your crystal near the front of the ship. Put it somewhere it will stay put."

Valrin nodded and ran down to the lower deck. A few of the crew had emerged from the lower level, obviously seeking the sirens that were well behind them. He went to the pole for the foremasts and noticed a notch behind one of the ropes that was large enough for the crystal to fit. He placed it and then went back to Edanos.

"Let us see what your gift can do for us. Do you remember the words of Meredaas?"

"'Keep the path of moonrise.' So, we must turn east?"

"Yes, into the fogs we go, and my only prayer is that our path will show!"

As the fogs began to run over the deck, the crystal glowed and a bright fiery light pierced the fog in a large open swathe, clearing the sea and opening a path for the ship. Almost immediately, Edanos wheeled left to avoid a large rock jutting up from the sea. Valrin looked behind them and noticed the veil of the fogs covering their path.

"No ship in their right mind would enter this region without some form of a device such as this."

"So I assume we will have no more pursuers?"

"Never assume, especially when dealing with the one known as Rugag. Always keep the sails ready. That pirate has chased after us for some time, and I can say he is anything but dumb. Here, Vals, take the helm again. I will get us some coffee."

Valrin stood at the helm, looking through the vast bleakness before him, and was amazed at the magic of the crystal and its ability to burn away the fog.

He had gone from a boy gathering eels to sailing with one of the greatest captains he could ever imagine in the span of just a few days. He did think back to his aunt, Tua, though. He was saddened by her death, but he tried to believe as Edanos did. There were reasons for the workings, but he felt they were beyond his understanding.

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