Theel struggles with his failure at Calfborn, but remains determined to face the Crowlord. Despite his stated desire to face his fate alone, Yenia doggedly follows, determined to help her brother.
About Warrior Baptism- A young squire mourns the loss of his father and masterknight. His grief is worsened by his own guilt. He could have fought and died at his father’s side, but he disgraced himself by fleeing the battle.
It is a crime punishable by death, but the young squire is given a chance at redemption. He is ordered to return to the place of battle and fight his father’s killer as he should have the first time.
He must find the courage to face one of the most evil and terrible enemies of the realm. If he is victorious, he will redeem himself and restore his family’s honor. If he is defeated, he will die the death he deserves.
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Theel and Yenia continue on their journey with Hoster and Rasm on their way to Dead Man’s Bridge to fight the Crowlord. Unfortunately, the zoths have come into the land since the fighting mean have gone the other way to defend against the Iatan. The Seven Kingdoms are in peril from both sides. Theel still can’t use his Juy properly and ends up taking a life he meant to save yet again. But, the younger brother and sister of this boy are in danger from the zoths and Theel must go after them in the Narrows on the way to Dead Man’s Bridge.
I think these chapters get better and better, like the author is hitting his stride and starting to feel the characters. However, while I like Pitch, I don’t really feel he is consistent in his behavior and speech.