She heaved a sigh of relief, and rummaged in her bag, carefully arranging what she had collected. She adored literature, and she had found a volume that promised to be compelling, entitled The Lone Dwarf’s Grand Adventure. She disrobed all her superfluous clothes and threw herself on the bedding; an apple, a piece of cheese, and a few candle stubs would keep her company as she dug into this new book.
*
“Tomorrow the celebrations for the Winter Solstice will begin, during which we will celebrate Ellon and Erenil, and you will accompany me along the Sacred Way,” commanded King Yenven, who was leaning over the table while copying phrases in Ancient Elvish from a blemished and dusty scroll.
“The Sacred Way? The way leading to the temple?” Clarice asked in amazement.
“Do you know of any oth
