Lorn's

The concluding volume in Lorn's story may be a bit too heavy on political intrigue to please some.

Today in Fantasy: December 2, 2009 Jeff C 2009

A glittering lancer-sabre slashes down across the shoulder of Lorn's second attacker, and the first barbarian turns toward Quytyl-who has wheeled his mount to help Lorn.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

Dhynt nods brusquely in Lorn's direction and sits down in the chair beside the brown-haired Shykt, inclining his head to the swarthy Muyro and then to Shykt.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

The more he learns, the more small references tell him how intertwined everything is-such as Bluoyal's involvement in the consorting between Syreal and Veljan that, because of Lorn's killing of Veljan's older brother Shevelt, has led to a greater possible influence by the Magi'i in the affairs of one of the leading merchanter houses.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

"Ser?" calls Fayrken, even before Lorn's foot touches the first tile of the fourth-floor foyer.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

Lorn and Ryalth are to be seated across from each other at the southern end of the table, with Nyryah at the end between them, and Jerial to Lorn's left and Ciesrt to Ryalth's right.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

Lorn's hair is still wet as they walk along the paved walkway beside the road of Perpetual Light in the warm early-fall afternoon.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

While Repyl is neither overtly dishonest nor hiding matters about the District Guards, the man is clearly upset by Lorn's visit and the changes taking place in Biehl.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

Ryalth's eyes are bright, and her blue eyes meet Lorn's.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000

A dark-haired officer, somewhat older than either Dettaur or Lorn, gracefully stands from behind Lorn's desk.

Scion of Cyador Modesitt, L. E. 2000