EIGHT
A New Plan
SUMMER 965 MC
Urgon reached out to open the tent flap, but Kraloch's voice interrupted him.
"A word, my friend?"
The chieftain turned, noticing the troubled look on his comrade's face. "Is something wrong?"
"I received word from Kurghal. She is coming here to join us."
"My half-sister? Why? I left her to watch over Ord-Dugath in my absence."
"She is not coming alone. She is bringing Zhura."
Urgon's heart skipped a beat. "Zhura? Here?"
"You do not appear pleased."
"I fear for her health, for the trip is long and arduous. Could she not have sent word by Kurghal's magic?"
"She was most insistent that she come. She has information she believes can help us defeat the army of spirits."
"And she could not tell of this through a message?"
Kraloch smiled. "In this, I
