Bere marveled at the endless sea in three directions.
“Here the cliff bends back around in a slow arc toward the northwest mountain in Stonevale. These cliffs may look straight here, but that"s because its curve is obscured in the distance.” Ari gestured for them to get moving. “We"ve a long way to go.”
Bere set out with gusto, the wind buffeting her from the left, the towering cliff face to her right. Although the wind was sharp and cold, her exertion kept her warm. She refrained from magic, suspecting she might need it that night, especially if they found no shelter from the wind and cold. Her head down and chin tucked into her collar, Bere walked briskly, turning over in her mind the odd story told them by Cincinatus Ripplebark, the wizard from Warlock"s Mount seeming to have capitula
