Chapter 13 Rat in a MazeArastor was chained to the wall, his feet dangling a foot off the ground. After using a magic bead in his first fight, the ranger had been stripped of all his clothing, beaten almost to death, and his beard torn from his face. Recompense for killing such a valuable creature in the arena.
A small brown and white rat sat at the edge of his cell. The animal made a small chirp sound, trying to get the Dwarf's attention. Arastor's vision blurred having both eyes swollen from the beating.
"My little friend," Arastor tried to smile, but his lips were cut, "Did you find anyone?"
The rat made a small chirp sound.
"Ah, the warrior. Good, good."
More chirping came from the rat.
"She has a plan. I hope a good one." Arastor sucked in a painful breath, "Thank you, my little
