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    Marent grunted, and walked forward. They HAD had to climb the damn cliff, leaving the horses behind, and he was thoroughly irritated. His palms were scratched, his knees dirty, and his beard full of dirt and leaves. Even worse, Oskar had needed to hoist him up over several protruding roots and rocky outcroppings. Marent couldn’t wait to bathe tonight.


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    “sure it’s safe, then-”


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    Marent nodded, and the two of them broke into a jog, moving forward.


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    Oskar and Marent walked back to where the others waited. Oskar was amused – Amnestria was practically dancing with agitation at their slow pace. He briefly considered


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    Oskar looked to Marent, who shook his head. “No time for trainin’ lad, ye’ll need to do whatever you can in the next hour or so.


    “Yes,” Rando tilted his head to the side. “And you’access


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    “Nay, my power is entirely divine in nature. Oskar wouldn’t be able to manipulate it the way he’ll need to.


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    “He only knows the one ice spell, the  Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more.


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    “More,” Oskar whispered. “Feed more power into it.”


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    “What was that all about? Is the bard alright?” Marent accepted the handful of coins Oskar had gathered from the floor. “Oh, he’s found the lyre


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    A sudden chord of high, chiming


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    Rando gazed around at Marent and Amnestria in confusion, as Oskar remained bent over.


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    “Within reason.” Oskar’s eyes narrowed. “Why?”


    “Well,” Rando looked around. “Let’s finish gathering what we can, and then perhaps you’ll answer a few questions for me?”