Castien, an elf mage who cannot speak except with the aid of a magical dagger, has been captured while on a mission. He is freed by his companion, the warrior elf Daeron, and returns with him to Daeron’s homeland. There they will join forces to rid the land of a Lord bent on the destruction of the elves.<br><br>Theirn, a young half-elf thief, attempts to rob Castien during his stay at an inn and is caught by the mage. Much against Theirn’s will, he is enlisted into the group of rebel elves. But as Theirn's infatuation with Castien grows, he becomes more than eager to risk treachery, betrayal, and even death on dangerous missions just to be close to the man he is growing to love.

Mage of Silence

“Does the boy have a name?” Lathron inquired.


“Maldor, sir,” Theirn replied, keeping his eyes lowered.


“Well Maldor, if Castien believes we can use your help then welcome. Now, if you two will excuse me I have to do something about my appearance. Like Castien I have to alter it if I’m not going to be recognized. I have the feeling I’m persona non grata now since I never returned after leaving to search for the two of you.”


They left him to his chores, going from there to the War Room to join the others. Not a one of them recognized Theirn although Malcolm did ask where Castien had found his companion as he didn’t remember seeing him before.


Theirn, ever quick-witted, told him he was one of the kitchen boys, explaining he had wanted to help and had come to Castien. “I learned many tricks from my father before I was taken on here, I felt I could be of use, and Castien agreed.”


Chapter 22