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. "You're right there!" he said with an
oath. "I am a Sea Wizard. My father was a ship's captain and his
father before him. I had no use for captaining vessels. My skills
lay in magic, but my heart was with the sea and there I returned.
Now I sail the waves and use my art to summon the wind or quell
the storm. I can leave the enemy becalmed so that we can outrun
him, or I can cast bursting flame onto his decks if we attack. And,
when necessary"-Dunbar grinned-"I can take my turn at the
bilge pump or turn the capstan with the best of them. Keeps me
fit." He pounded himself on his broad chest. "I understand you
two"-he looked at Sturm and Tanin-"have returned from
fighting the minotaurs who have been raiding the coast up north. I,
too, have been involved in trying to stop those pirates. Tell me, did
you-"
The three were soon deeply involved in discussion. Even Tanin
warmed to the subject, and was soon describing in vivid detail the
ambush that had stopped the minotaurs from leveling the city of
Kalaman. Dunbar listened attentively, asking intelligent questions,
making comments, and appearing to enjoy himself very much.
But though the wizard's shrewd gaze was concentrated on the
warrior brothers, his attention was in truth on the younger.
Seeing the three deep in conversation and himself apparently
forgotten, Palin thankfully gave up all pretence of eating and went
back to staring into the fire, never noticing Dunbar watching him
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