Chapter Forty-TwoDwarf Code
The morning Barlo, Iarion, and Sinstari set out from the Forest of the Sea dawned cool and damp. Heavy rain clouds loomed on the western horizon. As Riltelari led them through the forest, Barlo could sense they were being watched from the shadows of the trees. He and Iarion still wore their cloaks with their hoods drawn to avoid any unfriendly eyes.
They soon reached the outskirts of the Sea Elves’ domain. As they emerged from the trees, the Rilnimril lay before them. The river that was the natural border of the forest churned as it rushed past. It was dotted with several jagged rocks. Barlo could see no obvious way across.
“The rocks,” Riltelari said. “You must step on them to cross.”
“You can’t be serious.” Barlo turned, looking from one elf to the other.
