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“As the pair turned to leave they were taken by surprise by the shop owner. He was middle-aged and did not look as though he could overpower Arvid, although the large club he wielded showed his intention. Raimund instinctively made a run for the door, only to be floored by a blow from the club. From his dazed prone position Raimund watched in horror as his uncle thrust his knife into the shopkeeper’s chest. With blood pumping from the fatal wound, the shopkeeper fell across Raimund.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryDramaHistoricalIntrigueTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“It was shortly after Raimund’s eighth birthday, over the evening meal, when Arvid announced, “The orphan is now old enough to earn his keep. He is coming with me tonight.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryDramaHistoricalIntrigueTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor
“The old man smiled. “If they could talk, these walls would tell you of battles lost and won, of fear and terror, of red fire and white light, of peace and prosperity. Aldene has a history going back centuries.” FictionHistoryFantasyMysteryAdventureDramaHistoricalTrilogyBook 1 Book:The Emperor Source: The Emperor