~Author's Note~

One man against a nameless evil, against deception, and ultimately against himself.

Something dangerous lurks in the mountains of Enedhwin, and no-one is willing to search it out... no-one except the cocky and loyal-to-a-fault foreign ambassador. But when he fails - and worse yet, disappears - what is the king to do?

Intentional symbolism, an old-fashioned style, and unforgettable characters combine in this novelette for an unusual and rewarding read.