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As long as our cloak remains in place, Crysenium is invisible to theHeretics. Once theywere all on their feet, Mallory told them to crowd around as she explained the plan. “I’m still at a loss to see how we’re supposed to get back,” Reznik said. The singing birds and buzzing insects hushed and the windstopped, stilling the tree branches.

“Balthazarcan be difficult to manage. “We are the equivalent of one day’s ride northwest, along the Sippora’s banks,” Xanthusanswered. “What is your name?” he demanded. “I was told that theseendowed ships were impervious to damage!” she said.