#vassra

[thelegendoflithra]

Complications

He drew Avenger, and Jharad drew his twin sabers. They strode side by side across the courtyard, two lions on the prowl. They were nearly at the door when the man they had been tailing walked out. He stared blankly at the two of them for half a second, unbelieving. Then recognition seemed to hit him like a bolt of lightning. “Anakh!” he cried, spinning. “Jhar-” He was cut short when struck by an…

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[thelegendoflithra]

Chasing Scorpions

They crossed the chamber, trying to run without making noise, and ducked through a small doorway screened with strands of hanging beads. They had to move carefully to avoid setting the beads clattering, and Jharad grabbed handfuls to keep them from swinging. They found themselves a short hall with another bead curtain at the end, and one room in between with a proper door, likely a lavatory. “On…

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[thelegendoflithra]

Detective Work

The room appeared to be the central court, where the lord of the house would conduct his public business. A tall dais and raised seats dominated one side of the room, and benches were placed around the periphery. In the middle of the floor, a still figure lay sprawled on the tiles, brilliant blue robes stained black by the pool of blood around him. Tsorro. A few others bodies were slumped about…

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[thelegendoflithra]

The Palace

“I can still taste it,” Lithra complained as they came upon the palace. “And my heart is quivering like the last leaf of autumn, caught in a gale.” “Be thankful it was not mhokwi juice,” Jharad said shortly. “Now focus. We must look as though we are meant to be here.” Easy for you to say, Lithra thought. I stand out like a pumpkin in a cabbage patch. His pale skin was even paler after drinking…

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[thelegendoflithra]

Nekhtar

They cut through several alleyways until they reached a quieter street, and made their way toward the center of town. True to Jharad’s prediction, they soon came across several squads of men moving at a brisk pace down the road. They carried long spears and wore white and gray over their armor. “City guards,” Jharad said. “They’ll sort this rabble out quickly enough. Come, there is a good…

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[thelegendoflithra]

Vassra

A brick flew past Lithra’s head and smashed into a wall, exploding into dust and rubble. Rotten fruit and other projectiles followed. A chorus of angry voices drowned out thought, and Lithra could see only chaos and confusion everywhere he looked. “Follow me,” Jharad shouted, barely audible over the din. Not waiting for Lithra to respond, he grabbed the enchanter’s arm and pulled him away. They…

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