Magic The Gathering - Anthology by Rath; Storm

Author:Rath; Storm
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2011-08-26T04:27:17+00:00

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The stony face stared wordlessly into Starke. Below the sculpture surmounting the portal's arch and the tethered Weatherlight, two figures studied the gateway's carvings. Starke could see them waving their arms, the young wizard's excitement obvious. The Samite healer, Orim, was nodding her head thoughtfully and seemed to be asking questions. At one point there was a flash, and Ertai actually sprang into the air. Finally Orim made a gesture of approval and returned to the ship, while Ertai continued to run his fingers over the walls.

"Ertai believes he has the ability to open this portal," the healer reported. "However, it will take some time. The symbols are very ancient and, as Ertai has discovered, do not react well to random meddling," She stifled a chuckle. "So Ertai suggests that he remain here to study the runes and learn how to properly activate the device."

"We may be gone quite a while, and we don't know how safe it is here," pointed out Starke. "Wouldn't we be better served by having a wizard with us when we enter the Stronghold?"

"If we can't get the portal open, it won't make much difference what happens there," said Gerrard. "I agree, though, that we don't know how safe it is here."

"Well, you know Ertai." Orim smiled. The rest rolled their eyes.

"He is very confident of his ability, and assures me that he can take care of himself."

"How will we know if he succeeds?" Starke pressed.

"We'll know if he's done it when we come back. There'll be good cause to worry if we bounce off the door." Gerrard's lips twitched in a faint smile. "Meanwhile, I think this is the best option we have. We'll spend the rest of today here getting Ertai set up with the supplies he needs and cast off in the morning. Make sure to post a guard with him overnight."

He turned to face Starke. "This is where we need your help the most. From here on, you're the only information we have about the Stronghold and the approach to it."

"It's very dangerous, as I said before," Starke replied, "and things are going to be even trickier since we took this side trip. However, the

'rear entrance' is unlikely to be guarded, especially with the elves and Vec providing a distraction.

"But the peril is great. To be honest, I don't know if the ship will fit through all of the openings. And we could lose some of the crew.

But attempting the main gate is certain death for everyone."

"I need to know everything you can tell me. But first I need to know what heading we should take."

Starke considered. Destiny lay before him, and behind.

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