Return of Magic

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Steve Reilly. Return of Magic

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The world of imagination is boundless.

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The messenger related all she knew of the attack. By the rules of engagement, the enemy should have stood down, being greatly outnumbered. But they attacked instead. The Empress was intrigued by the story of men who so disregarded their gods to ride on the backs of horses, and the destruction caused by the lancers. But she thought these could be defended. Already she saw that they would be of little use in the confined spaces of Mubiri’s streets although she would have preferred if the streets did not all run straight. It was a flaw in their planning but could be corrected. She would have her people dig poles into the streets to slow their enemy.

“But tell me what you know of these other weapons that bring death from a distance. They are of concern. These small spears you speak of that fall from the sky could destroy the Empire. We must find a way to protect our warriors from them and even learn from them. If we are to win I must have weapons that kill from a distance.”

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