Yhelbruna said, “In the Wychlaran’s name, Captain, I invite you and yours back to Immilmar to partake of our hospitality. Even these scoundrels, now that they’ve proclaimed you their leader.”
Aoth smiled. “Thank you, learned sister. I’m sure they’ll prefer it to sleeping out in the cold, and I won’t mind a couple days of warm beds and good food either.”
“Only ‘a couple days’? You’re welcome to bide until spring if you like.”
“Thank you, but I have to check on the rest of my men. Cera needs to prepare for a grand conclave of Amaunator’s clergy.” He glanced at Jhesrhi standing alone, her war boots and the butt of her staff planted in a puddle of melted snow. “And we all have a problem to solve.”
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks to Andrew Zack, Susan Morris, Fleetwood Robbins, Liz Schuh, and all my friends at Wizards of the Coast for their help.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Richard Lee Byers is the author of more than thirty fantasy and horror novels, including ten set in the Forgotten Realms® world. His short fiction has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. A resident of the Tampa Bay area, he is a frequent guest at Florida science fiction conventions and spends much of his free time fencing and playing poker. Visit his website at richardleebyers.com.
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