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

Lain muttered, mainly in amusement, “I tell him he is properly attired and he questions it. She says he will pass and she gets thanked.”


“Excellent point.” He gave the dress to Theirn and he went to try it on while the others waited in anticipation.


When Theirn stepped into view several long moments later Alassiel hurried across the cavern, stopped, had him turn in a full circle, and then made a few adjustments. Then she proclaimed he too would pass. “From a distance,” she added. “Therefore be wary. Allow Castien to do the bargaining while you act the captured creature cowering in fear in the door of the shop.”


“Gods, I hope this works,” Theirn muttered.


“We shall know by this evening. Now go and change, Theirn.”


He did as she bid them. When he returned, the dress and wig he would be wearing for the subterfuge were carefully wrapped into a small bundle which he set by the entrance to the cavern.


Chapter 37