The Ruined Man by Jason DeGray

Author:Jason DeGray [DeGray, Jason]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Michelkin Publishing
Published: 2017-06-22T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 18

Wolf rose early, as he tended to do when he wasn’t too deep in the throes of depression, and found Ragnar patiently waiting by his cot.

“Good. You’re awake,” whispered the shaman. “Follow me,” he said and put his finger to his lips and then pointed to Jonas, who was still asleep. Tracy handed Wolf a cup of coffee on his way through the kitchen and the men went to the ritual shed out back.

Once secured in the shed, Ragnar relaxed a little. “Did you study the runes in the grimoire I gave you?”

“Yeah.” Wolf pulled the old book from the inner pocket of his coat and handed it to Ragnar. “Thanks for the loan.”

“Show me what you learned.” He handed Wolf a pad and pencil. “Trace the basic runes for me.”

He traced the runes from memory and presented them to Ragnar.

The shaman critically examined them. “Looks good. Not perfect, but good. Say their names.”

Wolf recited each in turn and Ragnar nodded approvingly. “It’ll do.” His tone turned ominous. “You are an apt student, Victor Wolf. But that comes with being a ruined man. The trick flows within your veins now. I wish we had more time, but that luxury is not ours. There’s a shit storm coming and I won’t always be around to weather it for you.”

“I’m a big boy,” growled Wolf. “I’ve handled it so far.”

“Yes, you have. But you’ll need something extra to see this through. Which is why I’m giving you this.” He produced a golden amulet made of three runes forged into one.

“What is it?” said Wolf.

“Sometimes it kicks serious ass.” Ragnar shrugged. “The rest of the time, it’s a golden necklace.”

“Why are you giving it to me?”

“Honestly? I believe in what you’re doing. You’ve got a hard destiny ahead. And you won’t be successful without extra help. Through it, my order survives. You’re supposed to twirl it and recite the runes. Different runes do different things. If you know their meanings, you can decipher it. Oh, and by the way, twirling it forwards releases energy and twirling it backwards draws energy in.”

“Thanks,” said Wolf and slung it around his neck. “I think it really brings out my eyes.”

“You’ll thank me for real later. Now let’s wake that lazy bum Jonas and get on the road.”

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