Summary

In Chapter 8, the Tizerkane warriors who had arrived in Zosma awed Lazlo. He felt that their presence was a dream come true. The leader of the Tizerkane, named Eril-Fane, had a commanding presence. Thyon Nero came forward to greet the warrior in the language of Weep. Eril-Fane was shocked that Thyon knew his language, but it was clear that Thyon did not know any more of the language beyond that greeting, so they both switched to speaking in the Common Tongue. Eril-Fane said that they came to find scholars. Lazlo watched with envy as Eril-Fane and Thyon went inside to speak more.

In Chapter 9, rumors circulated as people wondered what the warriors would say to them. Lazlo learned that Eril-Fane was called the Godslayer among his people. This fed Lazlo’s curiosity as he wondered about what sort of gods the...