Calm little one. They pulled your father from the fight when they faced the deadly threat. He has taken on his former role again until a replacement can be promoted once more.

He returned to his retelling, sharing the outcome and his victory despite the new elf appearing at the end to rescue the decapitated monster he defeated yet still ran away. They discussed the various levels of success in gaining support for the war until the gate to Unn Thalor opened for them.

Penelo crashed into her father’s open arms, embracing him. Her mother stood nearby, receiving her hug. Her parents fussed over the two missing fingers, but she brushed them away with the same resolve she showed earlier. Zeno nodded to the scouts, studying Fariane’s pure white eye and the scar across her face for a...

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