I stretch the horse out into a gallop as we fly along the side of The Ravine. We gallop until I can hear no more sound of the battle we just left, then I start to slow the horse, until we come to a halt. I have no more energy to cross to the South, so I will rest Una, and search for herbs for her wounds. As I rest her down on the ground, her breathing becomes haggard, and I have to whisper softly to her to get her to calm down.
"Look after her," I tell the horse, as I head back into the forest. I feel nervous having Una out of my sight, so I try to find the herbs as quickly as possible. My eye catches sight of a pale white flower, and plucking it, I rub it together in my hands, pour some water from a gourd onto my hands, and create a paste. Rushing back to Una, I open her mouth, and gently push it down her throat. The herb will help the pain. Then I tie a gag to her mouth, and set about resetting her broken bones. With no energy left in me for magic, I have to set it manually- as I did back home in my village. Once the bones are reset with splints, I lean back exhausted, and relieved.
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Sorceress
FantastikThey came at night, angry and lustful for treasure and slaves. We stood no chance. I lay in bed, completely oblivious. Then I heard the screaming. Aine O'Connell has been captured by Vikings, and forced into slavery. Then one day everything changes.
