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Saturday, May 10, 2014
Closed Eyes - 17
Loyie watched Cece go, only feeling slight concern at her
sudden exit. She could hardly blame the girl, for it was a lot to take in with
not the most warm of welcomes. She had more of a temper than Loyie expected,
though she never questioned what the prophecy told her. Anyone can change, given time, she reminded herself. Loyie had too
many other problems to contend with to worry over such a small detail.
“I should send someone to watch her,” the king murmured,
his eyes also glued to the door of his hut.
Loyie nodded and turned from the door, already moving on
to the next topic she wanted to discuss with the king. “Dravin of the Kreesh
would do well to watch her. His sister will be more than open to housing Cece
for a few nights.”
Xvenaad finally tore his eyes away from the door to give
Loyie a startled look. “Dravin? Why him, of all people?”
Smiling, Loyie took a few steps toward the king and
placed a hand lightly on his arm. “Dravin is liked by his men, and he has the
largest group. If he accepts her, many others will.”
The king nodded his agreement and stepped around Loyie to
stick his head out the door. She heard him mutter a few words before stepping
back inside his hut. She knew it would not take long before the king stepped
right where she needed him to be and bring up the topic she could not dredge up
herself. Being tied to prophecy created unusual circumstances, though very few
ever knew just how much Loyie had to dance around pretenses with the
prophecies, and none of them were still alive.
“I cannot afford to have a rebellion in my own camp,” Xvenaad
said, his tone full of warning. Loyie knew the king would not want to drop the
topic of Cece so lightly, despite all that had happened that day.
Loyie only nodded, slowly making her way toward the
tattered map of the land. She could see the troops had made no major
advancements since she last checked, though felt no surprise. They had lost
many today in a battle Loyie had warned was futile, but she knew as if it had
been already written in stone that Commander Eerle would take his battle axmen
against her warnings to try and ambush the Grignogn supply wagons. Eerle had
always been brash, though no one but Loyie had known that it would lead to his
and many other man’s demise.
Losing had been a major blow to the other soldiers in the
camp, which made for a dangerous situation for Cece to step into. Men were
always suspicious of what they could not explain away, and even more suspicious
when it tied itself to a dangerous prophecy.
Finally, Loyie spoke softly, though not taking her eyes
off the battered map, “As long as Prince Bramaad chooses not to spread more
unneeded rumors, you will not have dissent amongst your camp.”
“I don’t suppose you can tell by prophecy whether or not
my fool son will ever become less of a fool?” Xvenaad asked dryly. Loyie glanced
up from the map, finally seeing a bit of the man’s old humor before his face
fell once more.
“I’m afraid not, Xvenaad, but there are steps that need
to be made so he will not detest Cece so.”
The king frowned and moved closer to the map where Loyie now
pointed. He was a rather large man, used to looming over people. Loyie supposed
he used it to his advantage to intimidate people, though she had never viewed
the man as more than a mere man wanting to keep his people together. Though I have had to deal with enough kings
to last me another ten prophecies! Her small frame also made her more than
used to people looming over her, but it had been several hundred years since
she had actually felt intimidated by anyone because of their mere size.
“What steps are you thinking, Watcher?” the king asked
suspiciously, eyeing the placement of where Loyie was pointing.
Loyie tapped the map with a finger. It was on the main
kingdom, Seyew itself, the land they were all fighting to regain. “How many
eyes do we have in the city?” She was almost there, casually guiding the king
to the proper topic she needed him to be on.
Xvenaad frowned at the map, as if it would give him the
answers he needed. “What does that have to do with our new guest and my son?”
Sighing impatiently, Loyie tapped the map more pointedly.
Some days were harder not to interfere than others. “Answer the question,
king.”
Not taking any offence to Loyie’s lack of respect for his
title, Xvenaad finally looked away from the map. “They have all gone silent.
It’s hard to tell whether they grew too fearful to leave the city or if they
were found and killed.”
Loyie nodded, knowing full well the answers to the
questions she asked. “So we need someone to go in and give us an update, yes?”
The king eyed her suspiciously. “Are you suggesting
sending in that girl and my son into the city to find out what is happening?”
Loyie only shrugged and spread her hands innocently. At
least Xvenaad had always been quick to draw sharp conclusions, unlike his son.
“If that is your wish, my king. Though it may solve some problems of trust
between the two and enable us to retrieve more refugees. I believe it to be an
interesting solution.”
“Are you mad?” the king burst out, his self-restraint
clearly gone. “Bramaad is the prince of Seyew! If the Grignogns don’t recognize
him the moment he walks into those city gates, someone else might recognize him
and betray him to a Grignogn! We cannot be sure how loyal any are that are left
in the city. We don’t even know if this Cece girl can do anything beyond lose
her temper!”
Loyie raised an eyebrow and waited for the king’s tirade
to die down to mere sputters. She would bring the king to see her way, but she
had not expected him to throw a tantrum as if he were a young man again.
Sometimes Loyie wondered how Xvenaad seemed to be blind to the fact that his
son was acting the same as he had when he was a foolish young man.
“Bramaad spent little time out in the city where the peasants could see him, if you recall.
If he is seen in the city and is recognized, then he is even more of a fool
than we could believe for wandering too close to the manor houses of the inner
city. As for the girl, did you not notice how you wished to listen to her
whenever she spoke?”
Coolly, Loyie crossed her arms and watched the king mull
over what she had said. His expression hardened as he finally nodded.
“This still doesn’t make the plan any less foolish. This
Cece girl will not do anything she doesn’t want to. That is plain to see,”
Xvenaad said, though he sounded more as if he were trying to convince himself
than anyone else.
Loyie smiled. “Any woman will see sense, no matter how
crazy the idea is, as long as it gives her something she wants in return.”
The king sighed heavily and drew a chair up to the
battered map before taking a seat. “Alright, Watcher, guide me to what I need
to know.”
Nearly bursting with relief, Loyie directed the king’s
attention to the map once more. It certainly was going to be a long night.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Giving Way
She is ever changing with a sweet temper and a kind
smile. She is looked forward to, but ever evasive. No one can seem to tell
whether she is there to stay, never truly in one place for very long. She is
loved and hated, always a signal for the end and a new beginning. No one ever
gave her much credit, though, and simply passes over her for warmer people. She
is beautiful and full of growth, readying the world around her for changes.
He is a mastermind, quick with his tongue with nimble
fingers. He is watched carefully, warily, afraid they may slip in his presence.
No one would dare cross him or take advantage of him. He would manipulate you
into believing you knew exactly where you stood with him, then his temper would
take hold and frost you over. He is handsome, charming, and is never considered
simple.
These two are brother and sister, both with their
talents, both on missions, both on their separate paths. He, constantly trying
to find her, she always making sure he never finds her. He may always be one
step ahead of everyone else, but his sister is slippery, leaving a wake of
disasters behind. Everyone may not know how to handle his sister, but he needed
her. Needed her to take over and make a change.
She shreds identities every other day, never staying in
one spot long enough to make friends. She was meant to be moved and thawed, not
set down roots. She was always in a shadow, despite trying to make way for a
better day, a brighter day. She could move faster than her brother, with less
notice. He needed her to continue her mission, but she would take no part.
He drove and blasted through cities as if they were his
kingdoms. In a way, they were. He could make friends anywhere, a simple smile
and a thoughtful word. He knew how to set out eyes to keep a watch for his
sister. Despite his efforts, he could never quite describe her well enough. She
had no features that stood out and never caught a glance at her for more than
mere moments. At times she was like a rosebud, others like dirty slush melting
in a street.
He chased, knowing the consequences of not following
through. His sister was the key, if only she would listen to her older brother.
He would make sure they succeeded. Everything rode on him finding her. If only
he had more time.
She continued to move, constantly going from city to
city, state to state, country to country. Even being on a plane too long
presented time for her brother to catch up. If only he understood she could
simply not hand herself over. But what life did she truly have? She traveled through
life, trying to give life as she moved, but never quite received the glory she
was due. She was never truly seen, never
admired, never made friends. Only the product of her work was considered
beautiful. Her brother was the lucky one, despite how much of a fool he truly
was. Maybe it was time to finally put an end to things.
He was drawing close. No one could outwit him, not even
his own sister. She traveled too much, never realizing the bottle he was
placing her in. Time was drawing near. He hated traveling, but it was
necessary. His sister could run no more. He knew her better than anyone. She
could not escape. Even having not spoken to her in several months, he could
still manipulate her.
"Brother," she shouted from a southern
household, a more than usual place to find her this time of year, "it is
about time you found me for more than a moment."
"Sister, why have you been running? You know what
happens if we fail."
She stretched and sauntered out in the open. "I know
what happens if we do not fail, too."
He shook his head. His sister had no idea what she was
dealing with. "It is time to come out for a while. The people need
you."
She shook her head. "Brother, can you no longer hold
on?" His hair was less white than usual. It was a telling sign, one she
regretted.
He nodded. "Sister, it is time to put this to an
end. I need you to. I've held on long enough."
She sighed heavily, kneeling onto the frozen ground. It
was such a burden, but one that the people needed. She could feel her long,
sunny hair flow in the bitter wind. "Alright brother, I am ready."
This time he sighed with relief, walking over to his sister
and kneeled beside her. "Spring, I know you are not the most beloved, but
the people need you to keep life going. You are essential to what Summer, Fall,
and I do."
Spring smiled, her rosebud lips seeming to thaw the
longer she smiled. It certainly was a heavy burden, being a season and making
sure the cycle continued. She hated her mission, but gave in every time. Her
brother never ceased to find her when it was time, just as she never gave up
until she could relinquish her hold to Summer.
"Good bye, Winter. Sleep well and good luck running
when Fall comes searching for you."
He smiled and took a deep breath before plunging into the
earth. Spring shivered, but thrust her hands after him, readying the earth for
the new growth she would bring.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Torrid Waves and Virulent Masses
It is cold and lonely in my head.
There is not much light.
But through torrid waves and virulent masses,
I will see through this night.
On they come with such great gusto.
Pallid corpses left in their wake.
With lies and deceit to spin a golden thread,
So many faces do they take.
Flame does come and ebb and flow.
Its doctrine long and wordy.
So many bent and crooked beneath
The structure ever sturdy.
Yet through the dark, dusty, dank
There is no end in sight.
For one loan rider, magnificent, brilliant,
Will flex and flash with might.
Never before and never again
This conflict is eternal.
For when all is done, the dark has won,
There will be of hope a kernel.
It seeds and creeps and cuts and grows
Like acid on the skin.
To rear its head from graves long dead
With birth of a new sin.
There is not much light.
But through torrid waves and virulent masses,
I will see through this night.
On they come with such great gusto.
Pallid corpses left in their wake.
With lies and deceit to spin a golden thread,
So many faces do they take.
Flame does come and ebb and flow.
Its doctrine long and wordy.
So many bent and crooked beneath
The structure ever sturdy.
Yet through the dark, dusty, dank
There is no end in sight.
For one loan rider, magnificent, brilliant,
Will flex and flash with might.
Never before and never again
This conflict is eternal.
For when all is done, the dark has won,
There will be of hope a kernel.
It seeds and creeps and cuts and grows
Like acid on the skin.
To rear its head from graves long dead
With birth of a new sin.
Monday, January 6, 2014
Times Forgotten (Post Five)
Baldrik had chosen the smallest and oldest of the stone
huts, set far back and away from the rest of the way-station. Like the others, it was intricately carved
with the blocky designs and patters common to the dwarves. The snake-like dragon Rigzban could be seen
curling his way from the depths of the Black Mountain, a retelling of the
exodus of the dwarves from their homeland thousands of years past. Other stories dotted the building, scenes
both considered true and fictional but important to the dwarvish history
nonetheless. Time and weather had faded
them, but it did not take from their beauty.
Alec brushed his hand over the carvings as he entered,
stopping for a moment to allow his eyes to adjust to the dark interior. Baldrik had covered the lone window with a
cloth and lit a fire, its smoke making the hut hazy and rather stifling to the
human's nose. "I see you've made
yourself at home..." He turned to
the dwarf who was sitting on the stone bench built into one of the walls. "Though we will be leaving shortly. I want to give the men the night to rest and
pack, then by daybreak we leave for Gaewyn and your audience with the
King." Alec shifted one of the
belts holding his cloak up as he watched the old Dwarf.
Baldrik set down the pair of leather gloves he had been mending
before looking up. "Ay, I be
figgrin' we be leaving soon. Alls th'
better. Gets me back to me forges faster." He stood and moved over to his dark leather bags,
tossing the gloves onto the pile.
"Though I also be figgrin that's not why you be here right
now." He kept his back turned as he
began rummaging through one of the packs.
Alec cleared his throat, "What happened in the
forest?"
"Can't be sayin'."
The dwarf kept his attention on whatever he was looking for.
"But you would have had to see something. One minute I was there on that cart, the next
I wasn't." Alec pounded his fist
into his palm. "What did you see,
Good Dwarf?"
Baldrik turned to look at Alec over his shoulder, his eyes
dark and serious. "I see'd you jumpin'
from that cart an' runnin' off into th' woods like a mad-man. That's what I see'd." He turned his back again, still shifting
things about in the pack.
"But... But I didn't.
That's not what I did. You were
just gone."
"Then why do you be asking me what I see'd if you
already know?" Finding what he was
looking for, the dwarf stood and turned, something wrapped in a purple velvet
cloth in his heavy hand. "In any
case, if you be heading through those woods again, make sure y'er carrying
this." He held the small package
out for Alec to take, the delicate fabric strange in his rough fingers. Baldrik pulled it back at the last moment as
Alec reached for it, "Don't be opening it 'till ye need it." He
extended the velvet wrapped item again, this time allowing Alec to take it.
"It's... Heavy.
What is it?" Alec shifted it
from hand to hand, noting the tiny gold stitch work along the edges of the velvet. "It's Elvish."
"The fabric?
Ay. But what's inside is much,
much older."
Alec looked at the soft purple fabric for a moment before
tucking it into a pouch at his side.
"But you can't tell me anything about what it does?"
"I could, but what fun would it be?" The dwarf smiled a toothy grin and chuckled. Alec grimaced in response. "Be about yer men. We survived, and now we need ter move. The King is waiting." With that Baldrik grabbed his gloves back up
and returned to his task, ending the conversation.
Alec watched Baldrik for a moment, more than a little
frustrated by the dwarf's refusal of a clear answer. "Just be ready to leave by
daybreak. We can't lose any
time." A grunt was all he received
in reply. The weapons master turned to
leave, ready to be back out in the fresh air.
dwarven society flourished in the smoky, soot-filled air of their dark
tunnels. Humans, on the other hand,
could find it rather oppressive.
Kalif was waiting outside, leaning against the corner of the
building, still playing with his bruised nose.
"It'll never heal properly if you keep prodding at it."
The Second looked up, quickly removing his hand from his
face. "I know, but it's gone
numb. Such a strange feeling."
"Well, if it heals odd, then I guess you'll have to
come up with a good story for it. You
don't want everyone knowing it was a punch from your delirious captain." Kalif
scoffed. "In any case, let the men
know we leave at first light. Eat well,
sleep well, and pack up by morning. Be
about it." The Second saluted and
turned towards the main cluster of the camp, leaving Alec alone outside the
small stone hut.
He made his way back towards his tent. He had much to get done before they left in
the morning, and time was quickly running out.
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Closed Eyes - 16
When Cece's only reply was a blank stare, Dravin patted
his sword hilt and tapped the eagle in flight on his chest. "We are all
King Xvenaad's men, but we each have our parts to watch over. My Seat is to
watch over the Kreesh men, those of us that know the long sword and are
dedicated to its purpose. We stand behind the Captain, of course, for he is the
main leader of the whole army, but one man cannot train each individual weapon
we have on hand…" Dravin trailed off, a slight flush in his cheeks as he
realized how much he was rambling.
Clearing his throat and standing impossibly straight, making
him seem even taller than Bramaad, Dravin gestured toward Cece. "I have
heard rumor of your name, stranger, but I prefer to be properly
introduced."
"I am Cece Marks," she said simply, giving her
current last name. She had confused Loyie enough claiming a new last name in a
few short months, and she felt foolish explaining every detail to a dream that
should know what it meant to marry and take a new name.
"Cece Marks," Dravin repeated, bowing again
that made him adjust the sword on his hip, "it is good to finally know a
stranger's name. Let the Eagle protect you and keep watch over you."
Cece raised an eyebrow. She had heard the men say as much
to Loyie, but thought it was more of a sign of the small woman's station and a
sign of respect. Unsure of what to say in reply, Cece simply murmured,
"And may it watch over you in battle and lead you to glory." It was
not the usual response Loyie had given, but Cece was not one to simply repeat
what she had heard, and chose words based off what she felt would have more
impact. Dravin did not seem to notice the difference, however.
Straightening, Dravin's dark brown eyes drifted to Cece
and seemed to drink her in and assess every detail about her all at the same
time, making her shift under that uncomfortable gaze. She felt her cheeks heat
and her pulse race as if he were Patrick giving her the most loving look
possible.
Just as she was about to tell Dravin to stop looking at
her so intently, he simply smiled and let his gaze turn to sweep across the
many small mud huts surrounding them. Cece hadn't noticed if others were
watching, but didn't dare look now that her cheeks were as red as her sunburn.
"It seems you gather attention wherever you stand,
Cece Marks. Wandering about will not be the best idea. Even in the presence of
the King himself these men would be suspicious of you. It will take time for
them to trust, but not today." Dravin's eyes continued to search amongst
the huts as if searching for someone. "Not after what happened
today," he finished in a murmur, his hands clenching tighter on his sword
hilt.
Cece frowned, not understanding what the man meant, but
gave her no room to question him as he beckoned her to follow him. She felt a
sudden sense of unease and tension about the man, but he sauntered along a
well-used path as if a cat stalking a mouse.
"You are a very dangerous man," Cece murmured
to herself, though nearly cursed when Dravin turned and raised an eyebrow
questioningly.
"We are all deadly in our own way, Cece. Even
someone that knows nothing about the tactics of war or weapons can be very
deadly. Someone with the wrong information, even with the best of intentions,
can ruin a mission that could be deadly to every man going with it."
Dravin's eyes seemed to darken, making Cece wonder if he
were speaking from experience, or if he meant it as a warning for Cece.
Cece only nodded, not daring to reply. Patrick had often
talked about how cops are sometimes more deadly to themselves than the man
holding a gun to your head. The simple act of letting down your guard could get
everyone killed.
As if making sure that Cece would remain silent, Dravin
stroked the hilt of his weapon and gave her a wolfish smile that made her snap
her mouth shut.
"Will I at least get to learn about the purpose of
this… village?" Cece asked finally, as soon as Dravin's intent stare left
her face for a few moments.
Dravin only chuckled and started moving forward along the
path once more. "We are not a village, though I'm sure sometimes the men
feel like it is. We've been here too long, but a cornered mouse can do nothing
but back further into the corner and hope the cat's paw doesn't catch it too
fast."
"Or you can try and bite the paw," Cece
murmured, though this time Dravin did not seem to hear.
"But in either case, it is not my place to tell you
what we are doing here. The King gave specific orders, and as a first Seat, I
will see them through. You will stay with my sister among the Kreesh men. They
will not do you harm, but don't expect a warm welcome, either."
Cece rolled her eyes at the man's very muscular looking
back and briefly admired his head of loose black curls that made him seem all
the more dashing with his flourishing bows from before. This dream keeps handing me very good looking men, but none of them
Patrick! What am I supposed to be getting out of this other than some eye
candy?
"At least tell me what are groups there are. You
handle the… long sword… you said? What others are there?"
Dravin did not pause as he took a side path, slightly
less worn than the major path they were on. Cece could tell that this group had
been stationed there for well over a year, or else they wouldn't have made mud
huts, rather than tents. She knew nothing about the tactics of war or battles,
but she was confident that she would rather have a hut than a tent if she
decided to spend time outdoors for longer than a few weeks. Her mind certainly
was paying attention to all the small details in this long, never-ending dream.
"I'm afraid that it would bore you to hear about our
organization, plus you'd be too confused over the names. Get used to the Kreesh
men first, then maybe I can introduce you to a few of the other
commanders."
Cece sighed and brushed a silvery strand of hair back
over her shoulder. She still had not noticed a single breeze within the wooded
forest, yet the temperature felt pleasant and comfortable. Such a strange place with no answers. Maybe I'm somehow getting ahead
of my mind and is just trying to fill in the holes…
Dravin turned down yet another path that led to a wide
clearing filled with more men, all wearing the armor with the sun and eagle on
their arms, rather than their chest as Dravin had. Cece supposed that it was to
show rank, more than anything. Many of them were practicing with their long
swords while other men and women without armor walked quickly as if on an errand.
Few children were in the clearing, though a few laughed and played near the
hastily built mud huts.
"Welcome to the Kreesh camp, Dravin said over his shoulder, giving a flourish of his hand and giving a mock bow. His eyes sparkled mischievously, causing Cece to shake her head. What kind of trouble will this man give me?
Friday, December 20, 2013
Times Forgotten (Post Four)
They had camped at an old way-station, an outpost that was
often used by travelers and merchants when they had business with the Iron
Wells. His men's tents, made of deep
crimson and bright yellow fabric and emblazoned with the bust of a golden ram,
were easy to pick out in the quickly thinning forest. He could see that they had already begun
setting up a central fire and pulling out a large cast-iron cook pot.
Alec's belly rumbled, reminding him that he had not eaten
since he left the camp that morning. Food
had not been an issue since their departure from Gaewyn, something that his group
was certainly not used to; the hardships of war extended well beyond the ends
of each battle. No, the luxury of
stopping at each town and city had kept their pack animals loaded and their
bellies full. The King's coin made sure
of it.
His men saluted their commander casually as he walked by,
many with a quick glib aimed at Kalif who still followed close behind. The bleeding had stopped, but his nose was
still very red; Alec's fist had made a solid connection. The Second just glared at them, sometimes
coming back with a retort of his own.
Alec just laughed, keeping the uneasiness he felt buried deep
inside. It wasn't every day that things
of this nature happened, and he didn't want to worry his men more than he
needed to. Besides, as far as he could
tell, there was no serious harm done and he had received the worst of it by
far.
It wasn't long before they came to the entrance of a tent
with three gold streamers flying from an extended central mast, marking it as
Alec's. "Find Firehammer. Tell him that I should want to see him
shortly." He shifted and fidgeted
in his gilded and polished officer armor.
Not meant for battle, it was lighter than the plate that he normally
wore, but stiff and uncomfortable from disuse.
"I want to get out of this formal gear and into something more
appropriate, and then I must talk to him."
He turned to Kalif and clapped the man on the shoulder in
dismissal. His second saluted and made
his way towards one of the old stone structures at the back of the way station.
Alec sighed and undid the strap holding his tent closed. The
cool, dark interior that greeted him was refreshing though he knew that he
couldn't stay for long. He tossed his
bright red cloak onto a stand and began undoing his stiff, uncomfortable
armor. As he stretched for the rear
clasps holding his cuirass, his fingers brushed over some strange marks in the
metal. He pulled the plate off and
turned it around, startled to find claw-marks etched deep into the decorative
gilding. Claw marks that had not been
there when he put the armor on.
A shudder ran through him as he laid the piece down on his
cot. Not many things had that effect on
the weapons master, but being so helpless and close to death reminded him of
just how small he was. Indeed, he was
nothing more than a single officer in a vast army, easily replaceable and
easily forgotten. The world and
everything that happened in it was beyond him.
The balance of power, ever changing as it was, left him feeling like a
piece of wood floating in frothy white rapids.
If left unchecked, he couldn't help but feel swept up in it all.
He quickly turned the plate over, not wanting to dwell any
longer, and continued to pull off the rest of his rigid armor. A groan of relief left him as he finally
shrugged out of his red velvet covered arming doublet, heaping the padded
garment with the rest of his Officer's armor as he stretched his sore shoulders
and back. Even if the riding was smooth,
it should be at least a couple weeks before he would have need of the flashy
armor again, and he couldn't be more glad.
Finery had never held any attraction for him, as it only seemed to
complicate things. Oftentimes,
simplicity was much more useful.
Alec pulled off his damp undershirt and tossed it
aside. A bucket of cold, clean water sat
next to his cot, a cloth laid neatly over the edge. He made quick work of washing up; the air was
much warmer at the base of the mountain, but the early nip of winter could
already be felt. He quickly tugged on a
clean undershirt before selecting a dark blue shirt to go over it. Though much less formal, the shirt still held
the gold Ram Insignia on his left breast and sported three gold bands around
each cuff to represent his rank. His
fine, light-brown paints with gold embroidery were replaced with another, still
brown but lacking the fine stitch-work. His
polished black boots were replaced with a plain, dark brown pair that was much
more suited for the long ride back to Gaewyn.
Finally, he threw a dark red cloak around his shoulders. The trailing edge held the three bars of his
rank, and the clasp had the Ram etched into its gold surface.
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