Chapter 5
Magic was unknown among humans. Everyone knew that. Only one viable explanation settled in Koragi’s mind. This cult surrounding Firetooth—or perhaps just Firetooth himself—was comprised of elves. In spite of the crippling pain that wracked her body, the fear that came over her at the realization that she was now at the mercy of elves and their magic took a deeper toll on her. Had the war reached Eiskre? How long would Cordak be safe from the nation that had long ago enslaved all of humankind? Her panicked thoughts were fleeting, for one of the grey-robed figures approached her and stuffed a wad of fabric into her mouth to stifle her shrieks. Suddenly the pain subsided and she fell limp against the back of the chair, her chest heaving. Sweat lined her brow and she stared forward
