Ludwig turned to Sigwulf. “That’s the siege expert the baron hired.”
“He’s up the road,” said the sergeant, “but you’ll have to pass through this army to find him.”
“A pity,” said the newcomer. “I was hoping to get something to eat.”
“And who are you, exactly?” asked Cyn.
“My name is Linden Herzog. I’m an Earth Mage.”
Ludwig laughed. “An Earth Mage? Why don’t you simply conjure yourself a rabbit to eat? That’s what you people do, isn’t it? Work with animals?”
The man chose to take offence. “Is that what you think? I’ll have you know the magic of the earth can do much more than summon animals.”
“Oh, yes? Like what?”
“Well, for one thing, we can manipulate stone. What would you prefer to do, climb a wall or have it turn to dirt?”
Ludwig’s eyes widened. “You can do that?”
“I can do
