![]() ![]() The representatives from the various clans filed out silently, Gundrabur’s words still echoing in their minds.īislipur cast a scornful look at the wheezing figure on the throne. “We shall resume our meeting when the high king has recovered.” The high king swayed and sank backward into his throne, his breath coming in short gasps.īalendilín instructed the delegates to retire to their chambers and await his summons. Just then the hammer fell from his grasp and crashed to the floor, chipping the flagstones. An alliance is what we need, what I desire! The elves of landur, the seven human sovereigns, the six magi, and the dwarven folks must stand united to repel the Perished Land. “The time has come to bury our grievances. Instead of indulging him in this lunacy, you should be voices of reason.” Two of your kin were slain by elves and for that I am prepared to excuse your misguided call to arms. “You are young and impetuous, king of the fourthlings. ![]() Any race that pits itself against the Perished Land is our ally! The longer the elves can repel the powers of darkness, the better.” His gaze fell on Gandogar. “ Shortsighted fools! You should be worrying about Girdlegard, not settling old scores. His white beard rippled as he raised his head. ![]() His former weakness and frailty had vanished, driven out by rage. No dwarf was more majestic, more imposing than he. His eyes showed no sign of age, only recrimination, as he looked down at the chieftains and elders. ![]()
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