Re: Chapter 2 a summoning
As Loukas steps forward the old man speaks in perfect but heavily accented Greek. His eyes remain closed, his posture does not change, “ah you are all here no? Including your new companion? And here I am running late”, he pauses to think,”no not late, you are ahead of time. One step in front of fate, through your own choices you arrive where fate would drive you. Little less could be expected of such heroes. Let me see you.”
One twinkling blue eye opens from beneath a snow white tangle of eye brow.
“Yes I see you now. All faces that should be expected but there are faces missing that you wish should be here with you now, take heart we will all be with those we miss one day when our paths meet once more.
But who is here now.
The Men of the North, as hard and decisive as the cold steel they would take to their enemies. Many more shall fall to your skill and great heart, many more honours and riches to be won.
The Men of the South, cloaked in shadows, armed with mystery and guile to thwart your foes. Many more secrets are yours to uncover, I shall say no more and respect the cover you both weave.
The Horse Lord, dashing and brave, though you would rather be riding on the plains this path will lead there soon enough and then the winds will fill with your people’s songs about you and all you care for.
The One who has travelled furthest, you have already made a place for yourself amongst a world alien to you. You have a great deal further to go but then you did not think you’re ultimate prize would be so easily reached?
And finally the Rose surrounded by the sharpest of thorns, yet sharper and more deadly is she. Perhaps you do not yet realise but in your heart you know your truth and fate shall hold no sway over you, trust your heart.
Now dear please help an old man to his feet, my mind is well enough but the body has seen too many snows.”
