12 Valderthaan“WHERE ARE WE?” said Tyr, looking around from his horse. “I dunno these hills.”
“We’re not lost,” Azhur told him. “The King’s Road is over that hill there, to the West: it would take you up to Lukar.”
“King’s Road goes right up by the river from Lachresh bridge. Y’ get straight to Valderthaan that way.”
“Yes, that’s quicker, and you can see Valderthaan from Lukar, but I want you to see it in the first real sunlight. You’ll never forget it if you do. I don’t know why you’ve never been this way before.”
“What for? I live in Falakhoth. I could be in me scratcher at Lachresh, instead of bein’ sat here in the dark.”
“Oh, Tyr, really! I think you’re loving this, you know.”
“I’ve not woke up yet.”
“Shake yourself, Tyr. What will you do when you meet the Valgraav?”
“Wet mesel
