Reaching the hunters’ camp, Amber circled around above it, trying to get an idea of the layout first. They were well hidden, only glimpses of them visible from above. The handful of tents were set up close to trees, the colours blending well with the scenery and no fires were lit to risk smoke giving away their location. She landed amongst the trees, becoming human before she stepped out of cover.
Several hunters reached for daggers while eight of them readied bows, arrows pointing at Amber. There were at least another dozen who watched warily, ready to go for their own weapons if they needed to. One of the archers spoke. “Raise your hands where we can see them.”
Amber hesitated. The caged Pliethin would be a long way from her hand if she raised them. But going into the Void wasn’t her
