Chapter 9
LuxuryThe prisoners sat in the dark prison, each alone with their own thoughts. They had no idea how long they had been there when they heard footsteps coming towards the door. By his hunger and thirst, Carthinal deduced they must have been locked away for over a day. He hoped this was someone bringing them water and food rather than demanding answers to questions. He rather suspected the latter though.
The footsteps stopped at the door and there were voices. A key turned in the lock and a man carrying a torch stepped through. He held the torch high and looked at them. In the unaccustomed light, Carthinal could not at first make out much, and then he could see a mane of blonde hair and the white of teeth.
The figure was wearing white robes with crimson borders. The carrier of
