Second Stone
“Torian gave him a barely perceptible nod, encouraging him to continue.
“Riya can be very persuasive.” Across from him, Riya flushed at the intended compliment. “She and I have been friends my entire life, and I’ve followed her, no matter where she has wanted to go. She’s earned my respect, and the respect of all the tenants at Warren’s Rest. Jessa and I have followed her through two lands now, led by loyalty alone.”
Jessa nodded her agreement. “It’s true. The people of Warren’s Rest hav...e confidence in her. They would protect her with their lives.”
“Not only has she inspired us, but the entire army of Thalmas is willing to fight for her, as well, and they haven’t known her nearly as long as we have. I know because I’ve been commanding them.”
“But do the people of Eltar not offer the same loyalty to her brother?” Master Hendel asked.
Garith shook his head.MoreLess
“Riya can be very persuasive.” Across from him, Riya flushed at the intended compliment. “She and I have been friends my entire life, and I’ve followed her, no matter where she has wanted to go. She’s earned my respect, and the respect of all the tenants at Warren’s Rest. Jessa and I have followed her through two lands now, led by loyalty alone.”
Jessa nodded her agreement. “It’s true. The people of Warren’s Rest hav...e confidence in her. They would protect her with their lives.”
“Not only has she inspired us, but the entire army of Thalmas is willing to fight for her, as well, and they haven’t known her nearly as long as we have. I know because I’ve been commanding them.”
“But do the people of Eltar not offer the same loyalty to her brother?” Master Hendel asked.
Garith shook his head.MoreLess
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