Triumph over Weariness

Reyas was first to enter the tower above the gate. "Glum," she called and one of the warriors pointed up. We climbed the ladder to the top of the tower.

"Glum," Reyas said. "How can we help?"

He peered at us. "You can leave, we don't need help from the likes of you. I told the men not to let you in, but there's still some who are disobedient."

I enjoyed the expression on Reyas' face and wondered how long Glum had to live. As her temperature rose and fell I let my focus shift to Demon Bird. He flew high above the fort, no altitude seemed to worry him and if any beastmen were nearby and out in the open, we would find them.

"And my father would be dead," she seethed and pointed at me. "Benzhi healed him." Then she pointed at Glum. "No council has declared you chieftain so you had better take care not to fly too high because the fall will be farther and maybe fatal."