Excerpt from Tears of War

Kirynn sat in the saddle on Syrakynn, waiting for Vaddoc to be ready. The light orbs and torches set around the caldera rim held back the dark of a new moon. Two Defenders stood near, ready to lead the horses through the Slide. Thanks to her dragon-bond, she could pick out the scrollwork on the horses saddles. Namir stood her left, Cat already on the saddle. Kirynn shook her head, remembering the night when Cat had so scared a very young Namir. Now, the dragon refused to leave for Shadereen w...