A Web Spun From Water

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Mite Xu looked around nervously as she approached the gatehouse. Of all the graduates of The Xuan Wu Academy, Mite Xu was the best military engineer, and she knew that she had performed her survey admirably. But this was only the second time she had been summoned to the Pagoda of Infinite Strategy, and first that the summons had come from Storm of Amber himself. She was to sit at his war council and offer her advice. But how was a mortal, even an Amalgam like herself, to advise a prince of the earth?

The girl's jade-bound hand clicked as she touched a large stone statue that sat in the gatehouse. She said a quick prayer that she would impress her lords.

"Relax," said a voice from the stone. "It'll be fine. Now hurry along - they're waiting for you."

Mite Xu started and ran inside.

The army's chief commanders were waiting for her in the council hall at the Pagoda's base: Cathak Nekuto, the Sweet Voice of Brass and Glory, Serrakeen and, of course, Storm of Amber. The Zenith smiled as Mite Xu entered and gestured her to a seat. He offered her tea and they all talked of pleasant things while they drank together. Soon, Mite Xu was at her ease, even in the presence of such august personages. That was when they got down to business.

"You have the measurements?" Storm of Amber indicated the scroll she had on the table in front of her.

Mite Xu nodded. "I'm sure of it."

"Then let's organize the list by strategic importance and discuss improving our fortifications from there."


The Length of the Strands


Heaven's Mandate

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