CHAPTER 9
Where stands Man and Dragon,
Wars and rumors of wars will
Constantly be whispered.
-FROM THE BOOK OF ST. ALBANS-
Sixteen Rogarian swordsmen running through deep snow, with swords drawn and at the ready, is a memory not soon forgotten. Encircling me and closing in rapidly I half turned and gazed over my right shoulder. And smiled.
Aye, sixteen swordsmen bent on destroying me is a memory indeed. But the startling appearance of a giant black Great Wing suddenly rising out of the trees with wings powerful and strong and turning in his climb toward the ring of death surrounding me is an even more memorable sight to remember! Cedric, my old and faithful companion and partner in our fight against Evil, extended its vicious talons forward as he suddenly dipped down into a shallow d
