Caern

The further out you go, the closer you are to Caern worlds … Acero massaged her temple, looked to the left, and projected pure, unadulterated concern.

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Half of Bingtown is so busy huddling in the ruins that they don't perceive the power that Serilla and her toady Caern have seized.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

She considered again the bird-message Roed Caern had intercepted and brought to her.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

Ronica did not know if they were the only surviving Council heads, or the only ones bold enough to dare displeasing Caern and his cohorts.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

Roed Caern had drawn a blade, shouting that the New Traders had invaded this meeting in the hopes of dispatching all of Bingtown's rightful leadership at once while their Chalcedean allies made their attack.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

"Perhaps some here deserve the same fate as the Chalcedeans," Roed Caern observed callously.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

Roed Caern was on his feet again, too quickly this time.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

Handsome, swarthy Roed Caern looked suddenly pale and ill.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

Roed Caern says we should kill any of them who won't leave.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000

The rumors we hear are that the Bingtown Council supports Caern.

Ship Of Destiny Hobb, Robin 2000