The Wizardwar
The Wizardwar
“Though the sun was little more than a crimson rim above the western mountains, Vishna was still at work with his jordaini charges. Several pairs of small boys trained with short wooden staffs, learning the routines of attack and parry that prepared them for the traditional matched daggers.
The old wizard glanced up, scowling at this infraction of rule. Horsemanship was learned in the arena and on the surrounding trails. The training fields were to be kept level and free from debris.
When Vishna... noted the rider’s identity, his ire changed to consternation. He swiftly mastered both emotions and clapped his hands sharply. The sparring jordaini boys lowered their weapons and came to attention.
“That is enough for today,” he said with a smile. “Go to the evening meal before the cooks come at us with cleavers, angry that we’ve scorned their handiwork.”
The jovial tone was familiar to Matteo, as was the slight twinkle in the old battle-wizard’s eyes. It seemed to him, though, that Vishna’s cheer was decidedly forced.MoreLess
The old wizard glanced up, scowling at this infraction of rule. Horsemanship was learned in the arena and on the surrounding trails. The training fields were to be kept level and free from debris.
When Vishna... noted the rider’s identity, his ire changed to consternation. He swiftly mastered both emotions and clapped his hands sharply. The sparring jordaini boys lowered their weapons and came to attention.
“That is enough for today,” he said with a smile. “Go to the evening meal before the cooks come at us with cleavers, angry that we’ve scorned their handiwork.”
The jovial tone was familiar to Matteo, as was the slight twinkle in the old battle-wizard’s eyes. It seemed to him, though, that Vishna’s cheer was decidedly forced.MoreLess
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