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. Riverwind pursued him, just
two steps behind. Goldmoon sprang to her feet and ran
across the grass, following the warriors up the stairs.
As she reached the top step, Lunitari, the red moon, made
its appearance above the horizon, shedding its light directly
across the great stone doors. Very slowly the massive
portals began to swing outward, showering gold sparks
down on the two men locked in their deadly struggle. The
footing on the rock platform out side the doors was slippery
with sand, and the sides adjacent to the staircase edge and
the door fell off sharply over sheer cliffs.
Goldmoon forgot her desire to gain entrance to the hall
as she watched Riverwind, by jabs and blows, push Hollow-
sky toward the cliff. Both men teetered dangerously near
the edge.
The opening doors nudged Riverwind slightly, breaking
his concentration and forcing him to struggle to keep his
balance. In that moment, Hollow-sky managed to land a
blow across the side of the shepherd's head and face. Dazed,
Riverwind raised his staff to block the next attack, but his
reactions were slowed. Hollow-sky jabbed wickedly at the
shepherd's already injured knee, bringing him crashing
down on both knees. Seeing Hollow-sky close in on
Riverwind, Goldmoon, consumed by fear for Riverwind's
life, drew her crystal dagger
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