Highborn's

She could have been a village organizer, or maybe even a tertiary counselor to the Highborn's court.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

Knowledgeable in many facets of daily as well as government life, from foreign affairs to the price of chetke fruit in the main marketplace, he was the Highborn's most trusted associate.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

Although the Dwarra did not smile, the expression on the Highborn's angular face and the tone of his voice communicated something similar.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

Despite the counselor's assurances, several of his associates and other members of the Highborn's staff found themselves backing away as the alien device drew close to the balcony.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

Their lack of response indicated they were as bereft of ideas as the Highborn's counselors.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

From a distance, it looked as if the flanks of the Highborn's body were weeping silver.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

It did not appear impressed, either by the great bastion of Metrel's fortress, the elaborate decoration of its interior, the elegance of the Highborn's attendants, or Pyrrpallinda himself.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

Reaching the outskirts of the city, the Highborn's party was thronged by frightened, bewildered citizens pleading to know if the end of the world was at hand.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

While senior officers congratulated themselves on this unexpected shift in the strategic balance, the Highborn's counselors were more circumspect.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

The counselor was taken aback by the audaciousness of the Highborn's plan.

Running From The Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005