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Sometimes he spent hours repeating the name of Kerubales, hoping that his newfound companion could help him. But the giant ogebo did not appear, and the walls of the ice prison did not collapse. But the Whisperer was always there. No, he no longer appeared to Tobius in a dream, did not manifest himself in other ways, but the wizard knew that this destructive force lurked somewhere nearby and was waiting, quietly rejoicing at his, Tobius', suffering. True, at times the magician had clarifications of the mind, then he realized that he was captured by paranoia and his own fears captivated him no worse than the ice walls of the dungeon.For hours the wizard stared at his hands, at the luminous lines and knots enveloping his forearms like a fine mesh or the finest chatrade lace. A collar of the same lace sat firmly around his neck. He did not see this collar, but he knew for sure that it was there, because he saw the ephemeral thread connecting the bracers, and saw two other threads that s
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- What a fool...“But as soon as you try to get back at me, we will end this conversation exactly as we were supposed to.Thobius looked around and was inwardly horrified at the destruction he and Orza had wrought as they tried to destroy each other. Almost nothing remained of Cardenwig's buildings, the deer pens were on fire, fortunately some warrior was brave enough to sneak past the fighting and release the deer. The hall of the konani was badly damaged, many black marks and streaks of molten stone were visible on its stone walls. Having seen enough of his handiwork, the magician remembered that he was standing naked in the midst of the emerging bad weather. The masses of hot air that he had created by turning into a fire giant grappled with the cold air of Ora, and as a result of the pressure difference, a storm was about to break out.- I know you're here! Come out! The old lady needs help!Despite their fear, the Orians still rose from their hiding places.“Take her to the chamb
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- I came in peace, I delivered you from the monster, I did not want any rewards, but only wanted to return home. But you grabbed me and threw me into an icy purgatory, starving and cold. The feeling of unbearable injustice choked me all this time. Why did you do this to me? What did I do to you?It was hard for her, eyes clouded with a haze of pain, with difficulty found Tobius' face.- I refused many, but no one ... I have never been so offended ... ashamed ...He trembled, and the fire flickered in his eyes.- And it's all? Is this... is this what I've been agonizing for? Bruised pride? What kind of creature are you...“I didn’t… I didn’t order you to be starved… I just wanted… you to stay!” Her hand burned his cheekbone with warmth. Blood was bubbling on Yofrid's lips, but she was smiling. “I didn’t know how to do it otherwise… so strong, so beautiful. When I thought that you would sail away forever... I almost died.Trembling with inner horror, the wizard straightened up and raise
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- If you drop the furs into the water, Milk, dive after, and I swear by the keel, you better not come back up! I myself will stand with a hook, but I won’t let you get out, dog!- Cap, where to roll the barrels?- To the very end! In the most! Do you hear, Anderzoon? And then I know you, dogs, until we swim, half an ale, if not ...“It often jibes in this part of the world, Captain?”Umraz Calabongot shrunk all over and even seemed to have become shorter.“Cursed seed… cursed seed… cursed…”“Soon the wind will blow from the north. Cold and strong. If you load provisions and goods before dinner, you will have an excellent gybe.“I thought you were dead, char.I don't like disappointing good people, but sometimes I have to.“Do you want to go back to Westerreich?”- Yes. Missed home.“Maybe you can find yourself another ship?”“Do you see other ships here that can cross the Gray Sea?”- I…"Captain, I'm not a criminal. If you don't want me on board, I won't dare break your word. In addi
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The fight had ceased—when there was a flash of light, almost everyone was blinded and now crawled across the blood-soaked deck among the corpses. The sorcerer was about to cast a Paralysis Charm on the invaders to trap them, but froze as he noticed a streak of smeared black goo that led to the opposite side. He staggered from the onset of weakness, rushed to the bulwark, dropping the scrolls in the blood, but his good hand managed to grab only a piece of straw cloak. The sorcerer was able to escape even with a split heart. He fell into the dark waters of the night sea, bleeding and probably dying to the delight of the sharks, but he left a parting gift ... pain throbbed in the blackened veins of his right hand, and the master could hardly believe that the one who left her died safely.Tobius, realizing that delay would doom him to death, took a deep breath, prepared for what was to come - and dug into his flesh with his teeth. He tore out a piece of meat and skin at the bite site, spa
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"Small raids, hunting for supply units and dirty tricks in the fields - that's what their pinches were called!" I'm telling you about the real invasion! Second-no-no! Tens of thousands of these monsters rushed to the east, sweeping away everything in their path! They burned castles and cities, they took away and now they take people into slavery ... and often just eat them. The scouts saw long skewers with the remains of women and children. Their meat is softer, I think... They spread out in all directions, swallowing up the lands of Karebekland. The barons begged for help, and Duke Galli gave it to them. He summoned the banners, gathered the soldiers, and set out with them from Tephrask...and almost lost everything. Half of the army fell on the Red Hill and under the walls of the fortress of Dubram. The enemy did not hold battle formations, he outnumbered, was stronger and faster. Riven soldiers were surrounded and beaten from all sides. And there were no magicians nearby,- Master.
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“Gongarud, language of Khazungor…- And even if it was so! Well, he spoke, smiled, shook hands with us, and the second one held a heavy chest covered with gold! Do you believe?— I believe.- Yeah, and from that chest we got these talismans! I'll tell you honestly, many of us later sold these things, it's clear, there are so many gems! But I am not! I carried this thing on me, and it saved me! So, now you can wear it too! I thought about giving it to my sons when they left, but ... you know, I have three sons, and one talisman, how would I divide it? No way! I can only pray to God for them, but this talisman ..."It's not a talisman," Tobius said confidently.- Ash?- It has no magic.“Er… maybe you…”“Venerable, this medallion is a real order. The runes on it say: "Rising against the dragon." Among the dwarves, this is a description of the highest courage, since the dwarves know firsthand what a dragon is and what one needs to be to go against him. This is an order of courage and mil
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"Get up, ma'am, I can hear you breathing."The magician stood over the woman, pulled the mimic off her shoulders and, whispering to him not to indulge, covered her with his living cloak."Get up, we can't stay here long."She stirred, very weakly, hesitantly raised herself on her elbows, turning out to be a rather young girl, but by no means a woman. Long resin curls were stained with mud, dry leaves, sand and a few blades of grass got stuck in them, plump scarlet lips on a deathly pale face gave rise to the thought of white fever, but huge and lively emerald eyes swept away any fears. The maiden looked around, saw the work of the magician, took a deep breath ... and then she began to vomit. After a few minutes of excruciating spasms, she lost consciousness. Tobius also looked around, listened to the stillness in his stomach, and thought with sorrow that his heart had hardened after all. And the stomach too.It turned out the fat man was still alive. His sausage fingers convulsively s