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Burchard of Stone Mountain
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The heavy stone door of the Chamber of Ordeal opened.

"He's dead!" Sir Paxton said, looking in.

Burchard stiffened. He heard his wife break into agonizing sobs as she fell into her brother's arms.

The Girl- Keladry. She did this. She killed his son.

Burchard turned, determination set in his gait.

She must pay.