The Balintol Cycle II

Chapter one-2

Now although in many manufacturing processes there will be unpleasant wastes, on Kregen the amounts were so small that Mother Nature could deal with them without trouble. Kregan water is not filled with impurities. Still, Kregans use a simple and effective method of water purification. Water from source is run through beds of heather. This needs to be old heather with hairy stalks so that the solids are trapped and pure water flows through. I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt that Kregan water is a superb drink on its own. Mind you, Beng Dikkane and his ales do have a salutary effect on the original liquid!

Still wrapped in bright yellow bandages I grew stronger each day. When I asked for a sword so that practice could be taken I admit I was surprised when Shalli trotted in holding