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“Local woodfolk report that the first Kimoran attackers will arrive within minutes.” Silverwood’s mellifluous voice held no hint of fear. “They are spread out on a wide front, threading through the trees, searching as they come.”
“How many?” asked Tarkyn.
After a brief mental consultation, Silverwood replied, “Not sure, but over eighty and less than two hundred.”
Tarkyn felt a wave of consternation emanate from his companions. He quelled his own reaction and sent back a wave of reassurance. “Sheldrake and I have shields. We can keep you safe.”
“Not if we want to fight off the invaders,” said Waterstone tersely “We can’t shoot through your shield and even though you can, you can’t attack that many at once on your own, even with your power ray and your Shturrum spell, particularly if
