the Dark Lord Vane. This drove us to openly side with the Valyric now.

I decided to wait on my brother to return so that we might ensure our forces withdrew into the Valyric Territories safely. Our most powerful casters were on the front lines holding our defenses. Others came through our camp as the organized retreat continued. Most appeared calm enough but I could see the fear in their eyes as the sounds of the attack were loud here, even though it was miles away. As families passed me, I offered them words of support and assurances. This seemed to help calm them as I put on a brave front for them. It took several hours until the last groups came through. Once I received word that the front line casters were withdrawing in waves, pulling back from the front after reinfo...

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