“It was the same man who had opened the portal for them last midnight. He invited them to join the retainers for a hunt. “A hunt?” Gruum asked. “But the storm has only just passed.” “Fresh game will be out and hungry after such a blizzard,” the chamberlain said. “You are dedicated sportsmen to want to go out in waist-high drifts,” Gruum said. The chamberlain sniffed. “We hunt every day while we lodge here. It is the purpose of this place.” “What of the Duke?” Therian asked, speaking for the firs...t time. “He will not be joining us. You will see him tonight, I’m sure.” Therian nodded. “We will join your hunt. But we have no spear or bow.” “There is an armory downstairs, milord. I’m sure you can find suitable equipment there.” Gruum watched the man leave. He turned to Therian. “What an odd bunch. Every one of them makes me uneasy. How can they know a lich walks among them and yet seem unperturbed?” Therian gave him a slight smile. “You slept with a living shadow last night, and even managed to coax it into its pouch for transport.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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