An Unfound Door, Chapter Fifteen
Apr. 7th, 2024 07:33 amNow that Fhiad has taken the form of a demonic boar, Agnes is able to ride him through the woods. They make quick progress through the mountain forest, stopping only for Agnes to rest. During one of their breaks, Fhiad leads Agnes to an overlook from which she can see the overgrown ruins of the empty city in the valley. As they approach Erdbhein Castle’s back entrance, husks emerge from what used to be a village that housed the castle staff. Fhiad is frightened, so Agnes dismounts and comforts him as she leads him across a bridge and into the castle’s rear courtyard. More husks emerge, and Fhiad is paralyzed with fear. Agnes reverts him to his human form, and they escape into the castle keep.
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