Chapter Four Riona
“The Eldurians certainly know how to build a palace.” Egan gave a low whistle at the opulent gardens built at the apex of the palace grounds above the canyon city below. From here they could see for miles across the green oasis to the desert sands, illumined in the russet colors of the setting sun.
Where Egan’s eyes fell to the beauty of the Eldur Palace, Riona’s attention went to the endless sea of soldiers and tents reaching out to meet the horizon. The Iskalt and Fargelsi armies had the city surrounded to the south and east, but Egan didn’t even flinch at the sight of their unified forces. As long as he had Tobias O’Shea in his grasp, he could evade his enemies with a simple portal.
But Riona was certain the Eldurian army, camped to the north of the city and isolat
