Epilogue
Underneath a star filled dark blue sky, Dorm Silverfalcon stood outside the small inn of the Yellow Dancer. Two days had passed since he and his friends had left Castle Eastwatch. They had traveled to the small town of Barrow, hoping to catch a boat that would take them back to Abanasinia.
"You left both the lich and Rownan alive," Melinda said softly as she approached Dorm from his right.
Dorm smiled, feeling the wizard's red robes brush up against him. He was glad to see her up and about, especially since she had been passed out since they had left the Citadel. "The lich will be too busy making a new phylactery to be hunting us," he said in a sly voice, hoping to reassure any worries she had.
"And Rownan?"
The ranger shook his head, not wanting to answer for that one. "I take it the others are still asleep."
"They are," the mage answered with a nod. "I'm still surprised you convinced Lynsey to keep the sword, but then again looking at the scars, I'd say she deserves it."
"There's a first," Dorm commented with a laugh. When he saw the confused look on the mage's face, he quickly changed the subject. "Roxi is excited that you two will be staying with her back at Solace."
Melinda titled her head. "Yes, but only for a little while. Still, I figure she and I can withstand each other's company. For Roxi's sake." And for your sake as well, she added silently.
After a moment of silence, Dorm looked over, noticing Melinda shivering. Smiling, he took off his green cloak and draped it around her. Melinda smiled back, and together they watched the stars.
For those who had characters named after them in this story, be they minor or major, this is for you...
Oh and Happy Birthday Lindsay.