Chapter 24 - 26 Summary

In chapter 24, Menion is shocked to find he rescued a woman. He realizes he has no time to ask questions if they are to escape, so they run for the river and head out in a boat. Menion passes out on the boat ride and wakes up in Kern. Shirl Ravenlock enters the room and introduces herself.

She tells Menion that Tyrsis has been warned of the approaching army and the flooded river will keep them from Kern. She also says she is of royal blood as well as imparting other information. Leah says they must evacuate Kern as the size of the army is huge and the city will fall. A small force of 200 will attack as a decoy while the rest of the city floats out on the river. This plan works, but Kern is burned to the ground...