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The first rays of dawn illuminated a blood-red sky and revealed the afterreat warships lay in thetide Fires burnt on the island but most of Dunavon was saved

On Baddon Plane, the re the battle hyon's body had been returned to theht

On the other side, the tribal warriors waited in line with their allies frost them with General Bollino The royal chariot followed The decaying remains of the old queen sat stiffly in it, ceremonial spear in one hand, shield in the other The warriors saluted as she passed and sang a funeral dirge

As the chariot neared the front, an officer of Morgon's guard entered into hurried negotiations with the general Agreenal sent to the I on his o, the tribesmen, still loyal to the faith of the Lord Sun, prepared toposition and formed up behind him in a defensive formation

The mountain es rode on the backs of bulls and dashed ahead of the royal chariot The encounter was brief andthe battle, a soleed Pius walked behind with Adrina and his frail son, Cronin the Meek Adrina maintained a humble posture and betrayed little emotion when Pius announced her betrothal to Cronin and proclaimed her Queen of Gorm and the Catti