Pawns of the Prophecy by Peter Michael Lazar

Author:Peter Michael Lazar [Lazar, Peter Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: John S Lazar II
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15 - Preparation for War

Jalen and his friends met with the Torwyn to discuss the upcoming battle against the Herdyn. They sat around the table once again, but this time they pulled the tent flaps aside. This allowed Uri to bring his head inside where he could listen to the conversation.

Jalen was bored with the discussion. It had mostly been Falen, Broweth, and Randel bickering about details concerning how they would attack. Although Jalen was the one who had proposed taking back Lintor'el, he had nothing to add because he had never been in battle.

"That would never work," said Falen. "They have sentries on the walls who would see us coming!"

"But couldn't Gaerid make us invisible?" asked Randel.

"No. I could keep the Herdyn from seeing perhaps a dozen Torwyn but not half of the population."

"That won't do at all," said Mera. "We need another plan."

Suddenly, Uri backed out of the tent and stepped aside.

Harik walked in slowly. He looked around at them expectantly, waiting for anyone to speak. They simply moved aside to give him room to take a seat.

Uri resumed his place.

"Harik, what makes you come back now?" Falen asked after a long wait.

"Once I heard that all our people were behind fighting for our home, I knew it was my responsibility to help you plan. It is not as if you can prepare a proper battle without my assistance."

"You assume that your help is wanted, Harik," Falen growled. "After your outburst yesterday, I do not think you have any right to help us."

"Stop this," scolded Mera. "Falen, don't try to make him apologize. You know him, and he will never give in. At the very least, he came back. Isn't that enough?"

After a moment of hesitation, Falen replied, "I suppose it will have to do."

"Good," Harik shouted with enthusiasm. "What do you have figured out so far? Without my brilliant strategic mind, that is."

"First, can you tell us what caused this change of heart?" asked Broweth with confusion.

"I have no love for humans. However, Jalen has given me pause to think again. He is smart and spoke the truth. I will put aside my personal feelings for the good of our people."

"That is good to hear," said Falen. "Let's get back to the planning."

"We were looking at a three-sided attack, but the sentries will spot our approach," Broweth explained.

"I'll get to that shortly," Harik interrupted. "Jalen, what do you need to get in and retrieve the shield?"

"We must act quickly and not wait until the battle is over, or the Herdyn will run off with it."

"We were discussing an approach last night," said Gaerid. "After the fighting begins, I will create a small hole in the outer wall. I will hold it only long enough to get Jalen, Randel, and Thrayl inside. Uri will let me know when they have the shield. I will recreate the hole to let them return."

"That will only work if they have a guide to show them through Lintor'el," said Falen. "So, I will join them when they go inside.

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