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Unaware of the machinations about to take place among the younger woodfolk, Stormaway sat back with a freshly brewed cup of tea and blew on it to cool it.
“So, is your forest guardian living up to your expectations?” he asked of the group of sorcerers and woodfolk around him.
Waterstone gave a short laugh. “You’re just fishing for compliments. You know he is. But we must also thank you for your part in it. In fact, I think you are an essential part of the forest guardian’s power. Both with Pipeless and the storm, Tarkyn could not have assisted us without you.” He tilted his head as he considered the wizard. “I can understand that your interest in the affairs of sorcerers takes precedence over our welfare. But remembering how you told me that your loyalty to Tarkyn overrode any feelin
