Overpowering, paralysing, choking fear.Īgain the clash of iron, the grunts and snorts of the horses. All around her screaming such as she had never before heard grew louder. The arm around her suffocated her, choking her, the forceĬompressing her ribs. Painfully, unable to find support, her eyes watered from the smoke. With every jolt, every jerk, every leap of the horse pain shot through her hands as she clutched at the reins. Steel, the clatter of blades against shields, the neighing of horses-įear. Ciri caughtĪ glimpse of the skirmish from the corner of her eye – the crazed swirl of blue-gold and black cloaks amidst the clash of Other knights wearing the colours of Cintra overtook them, sparring, even in full flight, with the Nilfgaardians. Their horses, decked out in flowing black caparisons,įlew over the barricades like spectres, their riders' bright, glistening blades sowing death amongst the fleeing defenders.Ĭiri felt the knight who carried her before him on his saddle abruptly spur his horse. Their attackers had surrounded them unexpectedly, shattering the barricades which had been held by no more than a few soldiers,Ī handful of townsmen carrying halberds and some crossbowmen from the guild. From the west, from the harbour gate, the screams and clamour of viciousīattle and the dull blows of a battering ram smashing against the walls grew ever louder. Thatched houses and licking at the castle walls. The narrow streets leading to the moat and the first terrace belched smoke and embers, flames devouring the densely clustered Translated from original Polish by Danusia Stok Read Excerpt Join Geralt of Rivia his beloved ward and the child of prophecy, Ciri and his ally and love, the powerful sorceress Yennefer as they battle monsters, demons, and prejudices alike in Blood of Elves, the first novel of The Witcher Saga. The one who has the power to change the world for good-or for evil.Īs the threat of war hangs over the land and the child is pursued for her extraordinary powers, it will become Geralt’s responsibility to protect them all. Geralt of Rivia, the hunter known as the Witcher, has been waiting for the birth of a prophesied child.
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