A Facet for the Gem by Murray C. L

Author:Murray, C. L.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-02-25T00:00:00+00:00

Veldere was just visible beyond the treetops, and Morlen found its stillness far more unnerving than the clashes of steel against steel that were soon to fill it. Felkoth’s army would flood the city any minute now, expecting their sudden appearance on its streets to spell doom for the king and his people; instead they would find themselves tangled in the Eaglemasters’ awaiting snare. But, would they break through it nonetheless, spreading their flames through every home, to every bird and rider?

Coated in snow, he shuffled at the sound of doors creaking as Nottleforf came to stand beside him. His presence was slowly becoming more distinguishable through the bustling energies of so many others nearby.

The wizard stared far off through the trees and said forebodingly, “Felkoth will not be beaten so easily. He may not realize what sits prepared for him, but neither do the Eaglemasters know the true extent of his drive to conquer. Whatever the outcome of this night, I fear it may be just the beginning.”

Morlen stood unmoving for a long while. “You knew him,” he said, still looking ahead while the wizard turned to him.

“Knew?” Nottleforf asked, pausing for clarification, though Morlen was sure he anticipated his aim already.

“Morthadus,” he answered with certainty, the wizard’s mealtime slip having left no room for doubt on the matter.

At mention of the name, Nottleforf faced sharply forward, giving no answer. Morlen’s eyes followed him this time, and would not soon leave.

“Do you know him still?” he persisted, though this remembrance was the closest to anger he’d ever seen in Nottleforf, whose jaw tightened disdainfully at the question. “I don’t know what conflict existed, or still exists, between the two of you,” Morlen pressed on cautiously. “But, I think it might do some good, for me… maybe help me better understand where I come from, if I could find him.”

Nottleforf’s face relaxed a little, his many wrinkles gradually unfurling again while he peered far away. “It’s been centuries, Morlen,” he replied at last, in a voice far more somber than usual. “I no longer know where he is, or how I could possibly find him.”

Even this dim admission made Morlen’s heart beat stronger, leading him to a trail that was faded yet not completely lost. “But, you did know him, and you know, or at least suspect, where he might be now.”

Nottleforf fell silent once more, raising a stiff shoulder between himself and Morlen.

Desperate to keep this chance from vanishing, Morlen maintained pursuit. “You may have believed you were protecting me by keeping me from the truth when I was younger. But, I’m asking you now, don’t keep this from me. Please.”

Nottleforf stayed rigid, refusing at first to acknowledge him, as though the two of them would stand forever to see who could outlast the other, until finally, he lowered his gray head, breathing out heavily before lifting it again.

“I will help you find Morthadus,” Nottleforf said reluctantly, turning as Morlen’s spirits rose. “But, not tonight,” the wizard added stubbornly, leaving him in the clearing as he reopened the door at his feet.

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