Seven Stones: Part Sixty-Two
Previously on Seven Stones: Kobb and the others defeat the thugs’ ambush, but realise it is only a matter of time before the gang attack again in greater force. Haelen reveals his plan for Kobb to impersonate a Reverend sent to bless the animals, then use the Stones to transport the Tan-Sorda away. However, for it to work, Kobb must obtain suitable vestments from his Order without revealing why he needs them.
Kobb emptied his bags on the floor. When he’d set out in search of the source of his dreams, he hadn’t expected to lead a congregation; and those rituals he did perform would be in mountains and woods. None of his clothes disgraced his calling; however, none seemed other than practical and hard-wearing. Pushing them back into the bag, he opened his credens and pulled out his stole. A waft of must rose as he let it unfold; yet, Blessedly, the iron box had protected it from stains. He might not be ready to convince Duke Torvan he was a Reverend Eminent, but he could prove he was a Reverend. “If I hurry, I can reach the temple before dusk service.”
“Might be better if we arrived during.” Haelen nodded his head toward the other room. “Easier to hide in a crowd if we have to.”
Kobb pressed his forehead against the hem of his stole, then placed it inside his jacket. “Getting the vestments without raising…
