Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #12 March 2015 | Page 68

in the Northland and need to visit the King Beneath
the Mountain. We too shall leave at first light. There is
much to be done. Let us away to our preparations.”
“My Sage?” Kris the Bard spoke. “With your leave, I
would like to travel north with you. I am no warrior,
but I can travel quickly and it is often said that words
are more powerful than an army. I would like to be the
first to tell the new stories that will come out of this
quest. I shall call it the Quest for Knowledge, for we
seek answers to what happened in the past to guide
our future actions. May I join you?”
Manfred glanced at Aglaral and Gamying for their
assent. “Your presence will enliven many a cold night
around the camp fire. Let us hope that your new stories will be told for many generations to come. Please
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