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Lia ducked beneath the vine leaves, joining the aisle where the other tere She held the Cruciger orb before her

His eyes widened even further He was stunned "Where did you get that, child?"

"It ithis Pry-rian, but I cannot read It brought ht ht and what form it will take So I can warn my people about it I serve an Aldermaston too, in Comoros The Aldermaston of Muirwood"

He stared at her, his eyes suddenly filling with tears He brushed them away "Let me see it"

Ellowyn looked so relieved, her face was bursting Tears streaainst herLia’s na forth the orb It glowed brilliantly

The Alder He studied it closely, his face intense He shook his head in wonderment "I can read it," he said, his voice choked with elanced at her "You had this orb…as a child? In Muirwood?"

Lia nodded "What does it say?" she asked desperately

His expression paled "It says…it reveals quite plainly that Ellowyn Deo to Dochte Abbey in Dahoht It will happen before anyone realizes it This is her task The Mediuood and for evil for generations because of it" The Aldermaston shook his head, stunned "What is your name, child?"

"I am Lia Cook from Muirwood I am…I am a wretched, but I am of Pry-rian birth This is my homeland I was sent to protect Ellowyn"

The Aldermaston looked even more surprised "How did you co watched"

"We caet past? The Fear Liath lives in the mountain Only a maston can pass unharmed"

Lia sed "Yes"

"You are aher arm in complete surprise

"I am," she answered