Book Two: The Spear of Calling - Chapter Seven: The Road to Velious
The journey back through the Emerald Jungle was quieter than the journey into the City of Mist. Perhaps it was because they were tired. Perhaps it was because they had nothing left to prove. Or perhaps it was because, for the first time since they had entered Kunark, Caradawc could feel the spirits again. They did not speak. They did not guide him. They simply watched. Waiting. Phephe walked beside him. "You feel them?" Caradawc nodded. "They're back." Phephe smiled. "Then we're close." Behind them, Kabuki walked slowly. She was alive. That was enough for Izzy. The Cleric had refused to leave her side since the final battle in the City of Mist. Every few minutes she glanced across to make sure Kabuki was still moving. Eventually Kabuki noticed. "You know I'm not going to disappear." Izzy frowned. "I know." "You keep checking." "I am checking that you're not a...