Tales of the Ailendar, Volume 4: Bond of Stone – Part 2

A lengthy silence filled the air, interrupted only by the thudding pulse in Larkor’s ears. “Yes,” Nodron replied at last, his eyes narrowing. “How did you—” “Because Alga took me there last week,” Larkor groaned. He found an upturned chair to lean on, rubbing his hand over his eyes. Part of him didn’t want to know the details, but he …

Tales of the Ailendar, Volume 4: Bond of Stone – Part 1

“Ready stance!” the captain bellowed. At the strident command, Larkor grounded his stance and gripped the two-handed battle axe firmly. Across from him, Nodron bent his knees in a matching pose, tossing a brief smirk at his brother before settling into position. Out of the corner of his eye, Larkor spotted a familiar figure with golden-brown hair move to the …