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The Bad Zephyr Blusters

Gard stood upon the wall of Wilusa. The zephyr that blustered was a bad one there was something sinister afoot. From the walls he could see shapes moving in the darkness by the light of the moon, one of them seeming all too familiar.

"Procyon, Jaga, Wodanaz, anyone… Could it really be him?" The sound of footsteps caused Gard to turn his head. It was Llud. "Your story quickly."

"A few of Alaksandu's loyalists have been seen in Wilusa." Stated Llud. "No doubt they wish to assassinate Balor."

"Hmm." Gard began to walk along the wall, Llud following him. "This year of the Lindworm has been born in attack, contagion and anarchy. It seems all too familiar."

"And Balor is ill." Commented Llud. "Do you suppose it is the same contagion that struck down the Chieftain of Albalonga and his children?"

Gard shook his head. This illness was different. There was no changing of the skin to purple and then to black.

Balor and Brigid were to be married on the morrow. This couldn't have been more dramatic.

Finally, Gard stopped and turned to face Llud. "Llud, I have a mission for you. I want you to go to Thundera, the Fishmen, the Berbils, the Elephants and the Dogs and tell them to meet me at Mount Belverus by the time the tolac bane is in bloom!"

"That won't be for another six months! Surely, it won't take that long."

"You can't be so sure with things like this." Gard put a hand on Llud's shoulder. "Besides, when the news of his return reaches everyone there will be great preparations."

"Who?"

"You'll know when you hear of it!"

"Hear of it!" Just go and send Uther to see me!"

"Uther?" asked Llud. "But why?"

"There is no time for it, Llud!" Gard pointed out of Wilusa. "Be quick! We'll be facing someone worse than Alaksandu very soon!"