The Demon Apostle
Excerpt
THE ROAD HOME
Winter is settling on the land, Uncle Mather, but somehow, fittingly, it seems
quiet and soft, as if the season will be gentle this year, as if Nature herself,
like all the folk of the land, is in need of respite. I do not know how I
recognize that this will prove true, but I cannot deny that which my ranger
instincts tell me. Perhaps it is just that I am in need of respite, Uncle
Mather, and I know that Pony is, as well. Perhaps my belief that the season will
be gentle is no more than hopeful thinking.
Still, Pony, Juraviel, and I heard few reports of fighting, even of any
sightings of goblins, powries, or giants all during our return trip from
St.-Mere-Abelle. Our journey north from Palmaris to the sister towns of Caer
Tinella and Landsdown was without incident, with the only substantial garrison
in the region being a contingent of Kingsmen sent from Ursal to reinforce
Palmaris. They subsequently struck out north of the city to help secure the
resettlement of the handful of communities in the region north of Palmaris'
farms.
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