The Dragon of Time: Gods and Dragons by Aaron Dennis

Author:Aaron Dennis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: adventure, god, fantasy, epic, time, dragon

Chapter Seventeen- The paladin

It had taken some persuasion, but the explorers of Tiamat, following their leader’s orders, had provided Scar’s troop with some much needed down time. The two days spent in practically constant travel had left butts and backs rather sore.

Though the Kulshedrans among them were skeptical that their own kind could have ever wantonly attacked the Tiamatish people, they certainly believed that fighting back was the right course of action. Still, they made a true effort to overcome feelings of resentment, and likewise, the Tiamatish explorers made a supreme effort to treat foreigners as guests.

That hospitality was little more than scraps of food, a fire, some water, and idle conversations about the land or weather. Regardless of the trivial nature of breaking bread, the dark skinned warriors were genuine, so too were Scar’s men, though moments of reticence may have initially hindered their conversational skills, with the exception of Marlayne, who was only ever a brilliant conversationalist.

Since N’Giwah and Scar had returned from their meeting to join the rest, the two leaders started to explain what was at stake; taking down a paladin in order to gain access to the newly discovered corridors deep under Alduheim. On logs and stumps surrounding a spit over dying flames, Scar said that both he and N’Giwah believed whatever might be within the corridor’s walls was of supreme importance if a paladin had suddenly appeared and taken over. While sharing strips of warmed meat with one another, the peoples of Tiamhaal aired their concerns.

“Those paladins are mad,” Rauls remarked.

“Indeed they are,” one Tiamatish woman agreed. “But this one is the fiercest fighter I have ever seen. Among those she felled was my own brother. May Tiamat let him sleep in Thalatte.”

The woman then kissed her fingers and gently touched the ground.

“We should plan to move in with only a few fighters,” Poland suggested.

“You will need more than a few!” the woman who had accosted them earlier yelled.

“Peace, Hija,” N’Giwah said to her. “Let him explain why he feels this way first.”

“Yes, thank you, N’Giwah,” Poland said with a nod. “These are castle corridors. They will be dark and cramped. It will not do well to rush in especially if this man is as dangerous as any of the paladins I have heard of. It would be best to let Brandt take the lead. He can choose whomever he wishes to accompany him, but archers and other long ranged fighters should stay out here.”

Those with javelins and the archers glanced at each other. Though they whispered their grievances, they did not argue.

“Truth,” Scar said to Poland. “Besides, we should have the entrance guarded in the event that more opposition rears its head.”

“We never know when Khmerans or Kulshedrans will show,” N’Giwah agreed. “I will go with you for I know the way, and I must have Shamara and Hija with me. The rest will stay here.”

“Good,” Scar said. “I will bring the shieldmen and four swordsmen. Poland, Marlayne, Borta, you will remain where it is safe.

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