Chapter 4
Surprises at Sea: Linh
Two days later, Linh stood beside her Aussie and Tarlahn friends on Tarlah City’s harbour, watching rows of paddles extending from a dark timbered Urai ship’s lower deck and manoeuvring it into port.
“Isn’t wearing armour tempting fate?” Troy asked.
“We cannot know if Nartzeer has sent human soldiers as well as damars,” Ruarnon replied.
Linh fought back a grimace. Tarlahns were cautious. She sincerely hoped they were being overcautious this time. But she had to admit, the extra weight of bronze encasing her chest and back, and the helmet around her head was reassuring, as was the short sword at her hip. Having fought damars before, she didn’t want to be going anywhere near them with anything less, even if decks or doors stood between her and them.
Rua
