Chapter Fourteen
Scouting Ahead
Iarion and his companions waited for nightfall before setting out. Despite Lord Eranander’s grudging acceptance of their departure, his servants ensured they were well equipped for their journey. They were even given mounts from the lord’s own stable.
They were to be led by a young dwarf named Lorugo. He had a fair command of the Common Tongue and was Galhalga’s nephew. Lorugo seemed proud his uncle had chosen him to lead them to Dwarfhaven. Iarion suspected it was Galhalga’s way of getting the young and overly enthusiastic dwarf away from the inevitable battle to come.
To reach Dwarfhaven, they would have to take Traitor’s Road past the Southern Passage, where the enemy was camped. Iarion hoped the cover of darkness would be enough. With only seven of t
