A day later the Eka Fighting Camp saw forty-four warriors return successfully from their mission. They were welcomed back into the Camp and celebrated with a large meal and a break from training and war preparation while they entertained with tales of the battle by the Sea. Their fearless leader, nowhere to be found, was reported to have returned to his forge, requesting to be left alone.

            Meanwhile, Tincire led the five warriors through the tree foliage alongside the training grounds. “I have an entrance in the back but we have to hurry,” he told them. “Once Ackhor realizes I went to the forge instead of reporting to him, he will come find me. My workers will delay him momentarily, but we must move quickly.”

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