| Chapter 23: Kiril Threndor |
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Covenant paused, then asked, obliquely again, "Why did you let the ur-viles escape?" This time, the Lords seemed to hear his seriousness. With a piercing glance at him, Prothall replaced the scroll in the cask. When the lid was closed, Mhoram answered stiffly, "Unnecessary death, Unbeliever. We did not come here to slay ur-viles. We will harm ourselves more by unnecessary killing than by risking a few live foes. We fight in need, not in lust or rage. The Oath of Peace must not be compromised." |