Metrel

He had to run hard to keep up with the three mounted visitors from Metrel.

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

“As soon as the last of our avenging troops returns from his work, we will start for Metrel.”

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

“They will talk, the counselor from Metrel will leave, and things will go on as before.”

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

Flinx did not add that he would be traveling in the direction of Metrel because that was the general direction of departure the Teacher was going to take from Arrawd.

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

The unnerved citizens of Metrel had vivid imaginations.

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

As easily as he did away with the Dathrorrj, I imagine he could do so with the fortress at Metrel.

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

And most important of all, what did the alien want, now that it had left the field of battle and come, in all its might and otherworldly magnificence, to Metrel?

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

The great central octagonal bastion, built on the highest point of land in Metrel, rose multiple stories above the rest of the capital and provided sweeping views over the city and the prosperous lands beyond.

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

The sides of the cavity were smooth and glassy, like the panes of fine glass that were installed on the better manors and commercial buildings in Metrel.

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005

“What do you expect me to do when we get to Metrel?”

Running from the Deity Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2005