Wizards Apprentice 4 the Vale in WinterChapter 12
The plains of Montcairn gave way to the Eastern Mountains without much pause, and the rugged terrain was soon proving aggravating, even for the boys. I'd refused the loan of a horse from King Tynis, convinced now that to take a horse was to signal its certain death. So with no horse, and miles and miles to go, I walked and ran, but mostly ran. Kei and Labo would taunt me, Labo in particular was fond of pointing out that if I were a true Vulkai instead of one by adoption, I would have no...