The Morgannate: The Dregian Chronicles Book 3 by D. E. Boske

Author:D. E. Boske [Boske, D. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-05-14T22:00:00+00:00

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He walked into a cloud heavy sky that suited his mood. He felt emotionally drained as well as tired from healing, but these people needed him. There was a crowd already gathered, awaiting his appearance. They cheered as he stepped out onto the porch and he waved to them. He categorized the list of people according to the severity of illness and walked into the first house.

An elderly man was lying very still, his breathing labored and uneven. Darian went to the bedside and grasped the Orb of Healing. His voice was soft and pure and it gave Brandiel chills. The Mage closed his eyes, intent on the healing magic. He had no idea how long he remained lost in the Orb’s depths when he heard peculiar sounds.

Of a sudden, he heard blades screaming an eerie cadence, but he dared not break his concentration. He knew the Gor Li’ Khan could handle whatever it was. He pulled the man back from the grip of death and his color began to return. When Darian was done, the man rested peacefully.

The Mage opened his eyes and saw the carnage. The Gor Li’ Khan were wiping their blades clean, their breathing even. They had not even broken a sweat. Darian inspected the dead, not surprised to see that they looked as if they had been dead prior to the grisly battle. Rotting chunks of flesh fell from the bloated carcasses to stain the old wooden floor. The stench in the room was overwhelmingly grotty and Darian clenched his teeth to keep from retching.

“What the hell happened, Kel?” asked Darian. “Have you ever seen anything like this?”

“I was about to ask you the same thing, Mage,” responded the elf. “They broke the door down and stumbled in, reeking of death already. At first, we weren’t sure what to make of it, but it became clear that they were not friendly. Do you think this is the work of the Zogel?”

“I’m not sure yet, Kel. I have to examine the bodies before I can be certain.”

“You’re not getting near them, Darian. I promised Renlyss that I’d bring you safely back to her and Hunter. You cannot risk this disease getting a foothold in the boy.”

“What about you? We’ve all been exposed, he could catch it from any of us, Kel.” Darian could tell this admission bothered Kelindril, but he hid it well.

“We are immune to human sickness and disease,” Kelindril said.

“So am I, Kel, but that doesn’t mean we can’t be carriers,” The Gor Li’ Khan paled at his words. “This is why I must examine them. If I know what it is, I can devise how to combat it. It isn’t just about this village anymore, Kelindril. Think of the bigger picture. If whatever this is gets out, how many will die? The Dark Mage’s armies will overrun Corillia and the free people will perish.”

“Seal it off,” ordered Kelindril and Nymdal nodded.

Reny, I’m not sure how long I will be gone. We found something… troubling.

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