Chapter Twelve
Under Siege
Iarion lifted Silvaranwyn down from the saddle and placed her in Barlo’s care before running off. He heard the dwarf cry out in protest, but Iarion paid him no heed. He wanted to find Lysandir. He wasn’t going to wait to find out whether the Learnéd One could handle the Forsworn on his own.
Iarion tore through the hallways of the tower and ran up the spiral stairs that led to the eastern balcony where he knew Lysandir would be waiting. The dreadful presence of the two Forsworn Ones grew as he climbed. He was about to burst through the doorway and onto the balcony before the despair could overwhelm him, but Lysandir sensed his presence and gestured for him to stay back. The Learnéd One was standing in the shadows, waiting. The screech of the drakes drew near. T
