Chapter 14
The dappled sunlight through the trees overhead cast a soothing green light on their downhill trail. Mara’s directions were at times more ephemeral than seemed absolutely necessary, such as finding the proper turn in a creek bed based on the type and shape of a rock at the bend. But so long as they traveled south, they would find the road that intersected the forest and led to Trudid.
“Why is it they used the term ‘champion’?” Iellieth asked after they were alone on their path.
“For myself and those like me?”
“Yes. Not to suggest that you aren’t, of course,” she added quickly. “Was it a martial competition?”
“No.” Marcon smiled at the idea. “Beyond representing the titans’ will, we were also warriors, though not all of our fights were martial in nature.”
“And there were ot
