The Blood of Kings by Robert E. Keller

Author:Robert E. Keller [Keller, Robert E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Smart Goblin Publishing
Published: 2014-01-08T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15: The Ironheart Priests

As Lannon and the others searched the temple, they encountered one more Priest who was hiding behind the statue of the deity. He stepped forth calmly to greet them. He carried no weapon, and his orange face was peaceful beneath the hood of his cloak. He regarded them fearlessly.

Snarling, the Dwarves moved in to cut him down, but Lannon ordered them to halt. They turned toward him, glaring.

"He poses no threat," said Lannon, scanning the Priest with the Eye. "Perhaps we can learn something from him."

Valedos motioned toward the two fallen Dwarves. "I'd rather avenge my brothers, Lannon. This filthy wretch will speak nothing but lies."

"I have no lies to tell," said the Priest. His voice was deep and calm--inhuman in its perfection. "You came to my temple seeking answers. I will be more than happy to provide them in exchange for my life and freedom."

Valedos and the other Dwarves laughed.

"Agreed," said Lannon. "If you answer my questions, you can go free."

"Now hold on a moment!" growled Valedos.

"We came here for answers," Lannon reminded him, "and not just to clean out this cult. This is a golden opportunity."

Valedos scowled. "Lad, you are exceeding your authority."

"We need to find Taris," said Lannon. "This Priest might know where he is. With Dremlock's future at stake, we need to question him."

The Dark Knight glared at Lannon, but nodded. "Although it pains me greatly to let him live, I will agree to it for Dremlock's sake."

"Thank you," said Lannon, relieved. He turned to the cultist again. "Have you seen any other Divine Knights lurking about in these tunnels?"

"Do you mean Taris Warhawk and his battalion?" said the Priest. "They have likely fallen victim to a trap by now, in another area of the sewers."

"Where, exactly?" asked Lannon.

The Priest shrugged. "I wasn't informed. There are many trapped areas down here."

"This is a waste of time," said Valedos. "I would rather see his head roll."

"Why did you come to Kalamede?" asked Lannon.

"We have always been here," said the Priest. "The sewers were built around us. We have four temples in Silverland, and this is one of them. We made a pact with the City Lord long ago that allows us to live in peace."

"But you don't live in peace," said Lannon. "You have been terrorizing the city and abducting people."

"That is a lie," said the Priest. "We are simply defending our sacred temple. We were told the Divine Knights would come to destroy us, which is why we attacked you."

It suddenly made sense to Lannon. "Then Vanaxe lied to us, in order to use you to destroy Taris and his warriors."

The Priest stood silent.

"How do you know he speaks the truth, Lannon?" asked Valedos. "The wretch could simply be lying to save his skin."

"I sense it with the Eye," said Lannon. "He seems to be telling the truth, though I must admit he is hiding something important." Lannon searched deeper but was unable to discover what the Priest was concealing.

"What are you hiding?" demanded Valedos, glowering at the Priest.

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