Rath and Storm by Peter Archer

Author:Peter Archer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast Publishing
Published: 2018-03-27T04:00:00+00:00

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Two days had passed since the war council’s conclusion. Weatherlight sailed over the eyeless Rootwater depths and into the empty lands beyond. Day and night passed in equal drear, until at last the ground began to crack like raw skin. Small hills, gullies, and boulder fields broke up the flat terrain. Before them, one extinct riverbed opened into a deeper cleft that twisted between walls of scabby stone.

“This must be the place,” murmured Gerrard absently as he stood at the ship’s bow.

“I must protest again this delay,” said Starke. “Volrath is strengthening his forces and growing more ambitious. Every minute makes us that much more vulnerable.”

“I know.” Gerrard’s voice held a tired edge. “But we have no other choice. We’re not turning back now.”

Rage flared in Starke. The arrogance of the man! His voice grew more insistent. “Have you even thought about how to operate this portal? It’s ancient, foreign magic. Can we afford to take the time to figure out its workings?”

“I’ll just have to worry about that when we get there. Complaining won’t make things any easier. We do have a wizard with us—Ertai.” Gerrard winced faintly as he indicated the fair-haired youth. “Maybe he can find the way to activate it.”

Ertai didn’t notice Gerrard’s expression; he stood straighter at the mention of his name. His eyes gleamed and he spoke up confidently. “Gerrard respects my talents. There is no device whose mysteries can elude me for long.”

“Bold words. We’ll see,” grumbled Starke.

“Meanwhile,” said Gerrard pointedly, “you might think of ways for us to approach the Stronghold safely. You are the expert, after all.”

Starke wondered if Gerrard knew just where his expertise lay.

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