Dorian, Master Knight of Calidia and third of the five Sword-Masters, was in a triumphant mood. He had, on this latest expedition, slain Volgarr, one of the eight barbarian chiefs and a warrior reputed to be among their strongest. Of course, the method was an act of cowardice that neither Calidia nor the barbarians would ever acknowledge. He had challenged Volgarr to a duel, and when the chieftain came out alone, Dorian had sprung an ambush of
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