“Edria has given us other means of communication,” Mel replied. “We can communicate through prayer. We don’t do it often, as it is taxing on our strength. I will pray before we retire so I will have time to rejuvenate. It bothers me that he went west. Aside from another follower of Mordum being in Talvaard, I cannot discern why he would head that way. There is constant division in Mordum’s ranks, so I don’t believe they are working together. There is only one way to find out,” Mel said.
Aramis unfolded his arms and rubbed his face. “We must travel to Talvaard,” he said, groaning inwardly.
“Precisely,” Mel answered.
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After they returned to the inn, Aramis went to his room to get some much-needed sleep. Mel went to his own room, deeply troubled by the events of the day. Kneeling before
