When Shadows Fall Dark Sun Dawn, #3 by Stephen Zimmer

Author:Stephen Zimmer
Format: epub

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Returning to the apartments shortly after the sun had reached its zenith, Rayden and Doros found their companions waiting for them. Looking relieved at their presence, Polybius and Crassor both had a restless air about them.

“I wondered when the two of you might be getting back here,” Polybius stated.

Smiling wide, Polybius held up four rectangular pieces of bone. Each of the pieces had distinct markings carved into their surfaces.

“No easy task ... but I was able to obtain access to today’s games,” Polybius announced. “These will provide us with seats in the lower part of the arena, placing among those of higher wealth and status.”

“Then let us not waste another moment,” Rayden replied, pleased with the news. “We will go and learn what we can.”

“What exactly is it that are you looking for?” Crassor asked Rayden.

“I am looking for the things that connect everything together in this city,” Rayden said. “Everything that is taking place serves the Imperator’s purpose.”

“Or venerates him,” Crassor remarked. “Polybius and I have seen more than one statue bearing his resemblance.”

“Probably a small army of them, if you gathered all the statues made in his likeness together,” Doros said.

“I am certain that he receives plenty of veneration at that massive temple near his palace,” Polybius added. “I suspect that a giant idol of him is within it.”

“Not a place that I have any desire to see,” Rayden responded, turning back toward the door. “Now, let us proceed to the arena. It is a long walk, and it is best that we get this done and over with today.”

Crassor shrugged. “There are no other demands on our time.”

Leaving the apartments, Rayden and the others set out through the winding streets, heading toward the arena.

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