The Dwarven Rebellion by J J Thompson

Author:J J Thompson [Thompson, J J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2018-12-15T07:00:00+00:00

Several hours passed before all of the mages and their families were settled comfortably into their new quarters. Inevitably there was some confusion as people were directed from place to place, but the palace staff were very professional about it all and all of the servants seemed genuinely happy to help. If any of them had any trepidation about dealing with mages, the sight of small children, some of them nursing injuries, seemed to quell those fears.

A steady stream of kitchen staffers rolled trolleys of food through the palace, delivering it to the many suites that had been assigned to the refugees. The west wing of the palace had sat mostly unoccupied for decades as the number of visitors to the capital had waned. Now it was already being referred to as the mages' wing by staff.

Dozens of rooms had been opened up, aired out and made available to the displaced dwarves and, even as families were being shown to their quarters, servants were frantically finishing up with their dusting and cleaning. The entire palace bustled with energy, the likes of which had not been seen there in many a year.

When things had finally settled down and most of the smallest children had been put to bed, Larin visited each suite to check on his people. He patiently listened to their fears, calming and reassuring them as best he could. He answered their questions and made sure that everyone's immediate needs had been met. He seemed tireless to those who spoke with him, drawing on a well of energy that no one had known he had. And his very presence calmed the mages and allowed them to go to their rest feeling at least somewhat safe.

When he was done, Larin spoke to the two senior mages that he had assigned to walk the halls around the west wing.

“Make sure to summon me if there is any trouble,” he told them both. “Guards will be patrolling the area as well. Please be polite to them. They are watching over our people just as you are, in their own way.”

The pair, two women whom Larin had known for years, listened attentively. When he was finished speaking, one of them gave him an affectionate push.

“We know our business, Larin,” she said gently. “Go and get some rest. You've earned it. We will guard the others. Cindra will do no harm to them while we watch over them, I assure you.”

“Thank you, Bellis. And you too, Kaylin,” he said with a smile. “I know that they are in safe hands. You will be relieved in four hours. Good night.”

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