The Eye of Charon
Language: English
Pages: 284
ISBN: B0073NA7QE
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Warrior Nermesa Klandes, after his first assignment ends in bloodshed, must embark on a dangerous mission when caravans from Aquilonia's neighbors are being slaughtered by an unknown enemy, plunging him into a world of dark magic and demonic powers that c
Title: The Eye of Charon
Author: Knaak, Richard A.
Publisher: Berkley Pub Group
Publication Date: 2006/09/26
Number of Pages: 284
Binding Type: PAPERBACK
Library of Congress: oc2007055426
saddlebag, Bolontes’ son quickly mounted, then joined his men. Nermesa rode to the eastern gate of the city, where the caravan awaited. He was followed by a contingent of twenty other Black Dragons. Nermesa arrived at his destination to find Ambassador Zoran already quite impatient even though the Black Dragons were more than an hour ahead of schedule. “I trust this is not a precursor of what to expect from you, Captain,” he said, gazing down his nose at the Aquilonian from atop his elegant
and Aquilonia, had finally taken advantage of their location to seize by arms the most valuable trade route. Once relatively obscure and of little military might, Sarta now threatened to become the dominant force in its native land and much of the credit or blame for that fell upon Lord Dekalatos’ shoulders. It was said that he had been the one to engineer the plan, although some thought that he had had assistance. Now the other Corinthian states debated whether to join Sarta in a new league or
immediately swallowed the rest of his own drink, then cast aside the empty cup for the fresh one. He took a careful sip, smiled slightly, then gestured for the Aquilonian to sit with him. “Smart lad. You bring the good stuff . . . as goes in this swamp of a place, anyway.” As the knight studied the man across from him, he noted a few telltale things. Although now soiled and discolored, Arno’s garments had once been of the finest quality . . . and looked as if they were not hand-me-downs, but
it. Nermesa attempted to cut at the throat. However, once more, he and the neck dropped like rocks. This time, though, the Aquilonian managed to brace himself. When the collision with the surface came, it still felt as if he struck stone, but now Nermesa managed to keep his hold. He waited for the lizard to raise its head again, but, instead Nermesa felt the water rushing over him. The creature was trying a new and more lethal tactic . . . submerging. Unable to risk waiting any longer, Nermesa
all you can, but at the same time, I expect you to do your part to keep the wagons and their drivers safe. Is everything clear?” “Aye, General.” “You may decline this mission if you like. This is beyond the dictates of the Black Dragons—” He nodded proudly when Nermesa immediately shook his head. “As I thought. You have a good head on your shoulders, young Klandes. You proved that not only in the Westermarck, but here at home. That’s why the king trusts you with this task.” General Pallantides