The Fire Mage climbed to his feet, then cast anew, sparks leaping from his hands right as the Sea Wolf struck the sandbank. Thrown forward, he hit the rail, the sparks flying high into the air, although what they were designed to do was unclear.
Sea WolfTemple Knights lined up against the railing, their crossbows ready. Zivka let another quarrel fly from the arbalest, the bolt ripping into the sail once more. The great sheet split down the middle, releasing the trapped wind. The Sea Wolf, now robbed of its forward momentum, stuck fast, its crew rushing around in a vain effort to dislodge themselves from the trap.
Sea Wolf"Take out that mage," ordered Danica.
The knights let loose with their barrage. The first volley scored two hits, and the spellcaster, who had just regained his feet, c
