Chapter 29: Aerial Assault
The renewed sanctuary hovered through the night sky toward the oasis city of Vesteria. Verutia stood atop the grand citadel enjoying the whip of the warm evening air against her face.
“I can see Vesteria ahead,” Alistair said.
“It will serve as our first target,” Zathandalous declared.
“How do we plan to attack?” Xeadulous asked.
“I have been wondering this myself,” Jerudya added.
“I’m glad you asked. Tarin, awaken our guests,” Zathandalous ordered.
Tarin thumbed his spellbook, muttering another quick spell. A gruesome gaggle of spectral auras flew from the pages, some wailing and others roaring like angry beasts, as they dispersed into the air. The phantasms passed through statutes of dragons and long-toothed beasts scattered around the city. The eyes of
