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Chapter 9

Just as he dragged himself back to his feet, his eye caught a wisp of smoke. Although he could have been wrong, the slight smudge appeared to be smoke, perhaps two ridges away and just a bit left of due south. If the trace did not come from Ravensrawn, at least it promised some shelter, perhaps food and a degree of comfort. He stepped off down the hill in that direction. He trudged with care, focused on placing each foot securely for the hill was steep and the ground rough under him, inclined to slide away or present a stone that rolled beneath his weight.