“It is fitting,” Kaisel said. “What?” Lan asked. “That we should strike here.” “Yes,” Lan said. “It is bold,” Kaisel said. “It shows the Shadow that we will not be beaten down, that we will not cower. This is your land, Lord Mandragoran.” My land, he thought. Yes, it was. He nudged Mandarb forward. “I am al’Lan Mandragoran,” Lan bellowed. “Lord of the Seven Towers, Defender of the Wall of First Fires, Bearer of the Sword of the Thousand Lakes! I was once named Aan’allein, but I reject that title, for I am alone no more. Fear me, Shadow! Fear me and know. I have returned for what is mine. I may
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