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Rain beat down hard on the rooftops in the village of rodun as a small Man crept through the street he was making way towards a building that out stood the others. All that surrounded him were houses and a small guard tower. He looked back and forth nervously . As he neared the building he sighed and shot a glance at the sign above the door it read "Ruduns inn" . He wasted no time in taking a rest on the steps as he usually did but opened the door and entered. As he removed his hood it revealed his wet grey hair he squinted at the bright lights there was cheering laughing and talking he walked to the counter in the front the innkeeper came up with a smile.
"What brings you here" he asked" the news"
"What news"Asked the little man.
" Then you haven't heard have you"
"No and I don't want to" Said the little man
"Why are you acting quite strange tonight" said the inn keeper.
"I'm just tired" yawned the man
"Well then lets get you a room"
"Yes that Will work perfect"
"Okay" said the inn keeper as he walked away. The man looked around the room searching eagerly for someone until the innkeeper came back.
"Well here's the key" whispered the innkeeper as he leaned on the counter. The man slowly took the key.
"Why are you whispering" asked the man
"I can tell you're keeping a secret" replied the innkeeper
"Well if I am I can't tell you"
" Well then I guess I have to figure out myself"
"That you will never do"
"Ok just forget that I know you have a secret are you hungry"
"Oh yes I would like some hot stew if can get that for me" said the man.
"Ok well just go sit down somewhere and I'll bring it"
The man walked around the big room there were oil lamps hanging from the ceiling a fire in the corner crackled he smelt a sweet smell of mint in the air then he walked over to a window and looked out at the dark night. He then sighed and sat at a table in the corner of the room.
The man yawned and looked around the room to see a barbaric man was staring at him as he tore at the meat in his hand he licked his fingers and arose. The little man put his hand on the hilt of his sword as he drew it the golden dragon on the hilt flashed the barbaric man drew two axes in amazement
"Golunur" he mumbled. Suddenly a man that sat in the corner arose and drew back his cape revealing the golden dragon on the hilt of his sword and he drew it in a flash. The barbaric man looked at both of them and sat back down in his chair grumbling. The men put their swords away and walked up to each other.
"Are you Randan the knight" asked the little man
"Yes" replied the knight"and are you Gundan"
"I am" said the little man.
Randan smiled" my friend" he said "you have shrunk"
"I have" he said "this time you are taller then me"
"Well come sit down"said Randan.
They both walked to the small table in the corner and sat down Randan picked up a piece of warm bread and handed it to Gundan who ate it heartily they both sat in silence eating warm bread and drinking refreshing ale. After a while the innkeeper walked up with a warm bowl of stew. Gundan handed him three copper coins.
"Would you like something else Randan" asked the innkeeper
"No" replied Randan"the warm bread is enough"
"And you Gundan"asked the innkeeper
"No sir I don't need anything else thank you though"
"Okay if you need anything else just let me know"
Then the innkeeper looked around and walked away. Gundan slowly sipped the stew and looked at his friend.
"Well" he said" what's this news I've heard about"
"The people are raising an army to drive the barbarians out of our village the innkeeper thought you had come to help"
"I would help but I've got a different reason for being here" said Gundan
"And what is that"
Gundan leaned closer to his friend and whispered.
"Goloran has found a mysterious sword it is in Rovil that sword can help him wipe out everything but we need to find and be rid of it "
Randan sighed "the people are counting on me to help drive out the barbarians"he said. Gundan sat silently for a moment "then well both drive out the barbarians...... Oh wait I can't do that"
"Well then you go on ahead and well drive out the barbarians and I can catch up afterwards"
"Those roads are swarming with barbarians"Said Gundan" I'd die before you make it"
"Remember you are a knight of Golunor strong and tricking"
"You're right I was able to survive in the wilderness as a child"
"At least there weren't any as many barbarians then"
"The barbarians were like flies in that forest"
"Oh so that's where they were during my fathers time"
"So where's is your father now"
"He's gone to the Crusader Kingdom far to old to fight these barbarians"
"Any other news" asked Gundan.
"A few other knights of Gulunor have come forth to face the barbarians they have had great success"
"You know their names?"
"No I don't ".
They sat in silence the room was now quiet everyone was gone but one man who sat in the corner reading a note in the candlelight.
He arose and walked to the table where the knights sat.
" Excuse me sirs are you Gundan and Randan the knights of Gulunor"
Gundan arose and looked at the man who had white hair and crystallized armor his sword had a giant snake on the hilt. The man covered it with his cloak and sat down next to Randan.
"Yes we are" said Gundan " I am Gundan and he is Randan"
"I am Fundan the silver knight" said the man "I've come this way clearing the land of the barbarians"
Randan sat in thought for a few moments then he spoke
"Fundan the fake" he said "I know who you are the silver knight of barain"
"Huh" said Fundan "there are many Fundans Fundan the Black, Fundan the silent and many more"
"How will you convince me you are not the fake Silver Knight"
"The sword, the snake hilt"
Fundan held out the sword Randan took it and examined it.
"Well" he said "you are the silver knight but why the crystal armor"
"It lights my way at night and keeps barbaric beasts away"
"I'm going to bed now" said Gundan.
"I guess me too" said Randan.
Gundan and Randan both walked to their rooms when Gundan entered he saw a small oil lamp on a desk and a small table with a cup and bowl their was a small cotton bed in the corner he took off his sheath and belt and stuck them under his bed then he walked over to the door and locked it he went across the room opened a drawer on the desk and swiftly searched through he pulled out a small paper he wrinkled and and heated it then he wrote a note "The barbarians are hidden in barain forest bring death on Randan and Gundan" then he heated it more and stuck it back in the drawer he sat down and sighed a knock came at his door he quickly unlocked it and opened it Randan entered and sat down Gundan quickly locked it again and seated himself next to Randan.
"Luring in the fake silver knight was quite easy" he said
"It will be much easier if we make it to the forest" said Randan
"Well those barbarians still roam that forest"
"I know did you write the note"
"Yep those two knights are gonna die"
They sat talking about the village over the past ten years Randan told about the time his friend Valok broke the inn door with just a little push. They spoke until Randan said goodnight
"Well I'll be going to my room"
"Goodnight see you tomorrow morning"
Randan arose and walked out of the room.
"What the broken door open just opened right up" said Gundan
"Must be my strength or this" said Randan as he threw the key on to the bed.
"Next time don't do that" said Gundan.
Gundan shut the door and locked it then he blew out the light and laid in the bed he fell asleep within a minute when he awoke he heard a knocking on his door
"Who's there" he asked
"Its Randan, lets go".
Gundan got up and grabbed his belt and sword from under the bed he quickly put it on and went out the door he placed one silver coin on the counter. Then he walked outside where Randan was attaching saddle bags to his horse
"Here are the supplies I prepared for you" said Randan.
He handed him a few bags Gundan opened one and saw some bread, dried fruit, salted pork a few vegetables and some knives. The other had some canteens of water a dagger, a blanket and a few apples and carrots. Gundan walked in to the stables with Randan they walked down a long street way and went through a heavy wooden door with huge holes all over when they entered they were surrounded by stalls on each side (except the doorway)they walked to a stall in the corner and found a big black stallion it stared at them with its dark eyes Gundan opened the stall door and took the saddle from its bar he fastened it to the horse and jumped on.
"Well" he said "we need to finish loading and go".
Gundan dismounted and led the horse to the front of the inn where their supplies were Gundan attached the saddle bags to his horse and tied the supply bags then he and Randan went into the inn. The innkeeper was busily preparing breakfast for many people. Gundan looked around and saw some people eating silently but many talked and laughed. Fundan came out of one of the halls wearing his silver armor.
" We need to go" he said smiling.
"After we eat" said Gundan. Then he walked up to the counter. The innkeeper walked up and smiled.
"Yes what would you like" he asked.
"Some Warm bread and cold fruit" replied Gundan.
"Okay" said the innkeeper.
He walked off and in a few moments returned.
"Warm bread cold fruit" he said handing Gundan the food.
"Thanks and farewell"said Gundan. As he put a gold coin on the counter
They went out the door and sat on a little boulder that sat next to the inn. Gundan handed Randan a piece of fresh warm bread and cold fruit. They ate silently until Gundan broke the peace.
" What are you going to do about the barbarians in this village"he asked Randan
"The knights of Golunor I spoke to you about they shall free these lands" replied Randan
"Well then lets go" said Gundan.
They mounted their horses and began to ride with Fundan close behind. Past a few farms and houses they went up a small hill and out in to the open plains. Then they went down the hill out into the east ridding towards the rising sun.