Chapter 2
The open steppes to the south are a place of great dangers, concealing them within tall grasses and large outcroppings of rocks. Mitzpah, the only daughter of the Great Chief Ordan stalked human prey. Moving quietly through the eight foot tall grass she came to the edge of a small camp, her leather armor blending well with the evening shadows. Within the camp six armed men divided the spoils of their latest exploits unaware of their hunter. She slid her right hand to the tattoo of a hawk on her left arm and whispered a quiet prayer, Great Selger, guardian of my people, guide our spears and let them strike true.
She dipped he
Chapter 1
It was a beautiful sunny day and in the high mountains Lazarus, the true son of King Othrin ran for his life. The looming shadow and the guttural roar above gave his feet an extra burst of speed along the steep paths. He glanced over his shoulder just in time to dive on his stomach; the harsh rock scraping his skin. When he looked up he could see a tuff of his red hair clinging to the large talons of the wyvern as it swooped past him. He waited only for a second as the creature circled back; he scurried to his feet and ran once more, fear pushed him.
Lazarus yelped as rocks gave way beneath him and he fell. He desperately c