The Phoenix Ring (The Thunderheart Chronicles Book 1) by Alexander Brockman

Author:Alexander Brockman [Brockman, Alexander]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Alexander Brockman
Published: 2015-11-26T00:00:00+00:00

11

A shocked quiet feeling filled the room.

"You didn't tell us about that part." Timothy said, accusingly.

"I had far less evidence then. Borin, perhaps it would be better if the young apprentices left while we discuss this."

Aidan felt anger blossom in his chest.

We managed to hike all the way here over a week through the woods, only to be thrown out as little children.

Nonetheless, he said nothing as the amogh girl stepped aside to let him and Timothy leave.

"You too, Aaliyah," Borin said, "It will only take a few moments."

Aaliyah opened her mouth to protest, but was silenced by a stern look from her master. She bowed her head and grudgingly followed the mages, shutting the door behind her.

Aidan sat down against the wall, and was surprised to hear a squelch.

He looked down and saw mud.

No floor? Even the orphanage had planks of wood on the ground…

"What's wrong, magic boy? Never seen a dirt floor?" The girl said with contempt.

Aidan glanced at Timothy, who just shrugged.

There were a few uncomfortable moments in the hall, while Aaliyah smoldered and Aidan and Timothy tried to look comfortable.

After what seemed like an eternity, Borin opened the door.

"Aaliyah, it seems as if these two will be staying here tonight. If you could find some lodgings for them, I have some important news for you. Boys, I need to talk to you. Come inside"

The girl looked like she was ready to explode, but she bowed again and left, shutting the door a little harder than necessary.

Borin frowned and shook his head.

"That one's spirited, but she's the best fighter we have." He said. "Your master had to leave unexpectedly, but he was able give me some important information before he left. Tell me, what do you know about the Phoenix Isle?"

"I know that Marcus Thunderheart died there." Aidan said, feeling stupid. He knew that Timothy could probably recite the history book to him.

"Yes," Borin said, closing his eyes. "That was the worst day of my life. But it wasn't just his resting place. It was his final stronghold, and humanity's last hope."

He pulled out a map and set it on the desk before the boys. "This is the center continent of Sortiledge. And this," he said, pointing to a small green dot on the waters a few miles out in the water, "is the Phoenix Isle. Naturally, every creature coming from the Nefarious Lands, which are to the north, would have to pass over or around it. It was the best place to make a last stand, and it was also the sight of Malcommer's first defeat. Have you ever seen a painting of him?"

Aidan shook his head while Timothy nodded.

"The first thing you'll notice is that he's missing an eye. It was on the Phoenix Isle that I gave him that wound."

Timothy raised an eyebrow, skeptical, but Aidan felt he was telling the truth.

"I'm sorry," the younger boy said, "but that was sixty years ago. You look fairly young, sir."

The amogh laughed. "I'll take that as a compliment.

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