The elf was grinning as he blocked and spun, lunged and slid to the side. I had the men above us light the brush at the base of the ridge as torches flared and the front ranks moved back. XXNX He started slicing as the others began adding things. I cut the last one’s throat and spun away as it fell and looked around at the carnage. He was ripped out of his saddle and cut apart violently. He barely paused before slicing the man’s throat. That caused the whole army to turn and throw weapons and equipment down as they ran. The court was full of talk about the elves that had returned with the prince. I could hear the fight and kicked my horse into a run. When I finally stopped I nodded to the prince and started explaining some of what he was




















