Chapter 12 Overview

Erut finds himself in the depths of the Sifuti's hiding place. They, again, want to know why he was running away from his own fellow soldiers. He tells them he was set up in an internal feud. His words reveal the fact that he is not a typical loyal member of the fighting force and would prefer to just go back home to his home island of Kwanchu. He also reveals that his family are members of a counter-culture religion that was thought to be eradicated but, instead, was pushed further underground. He goes on to explain what his people believe. As they are talking news is revealed about the seige of Lyrin and his people. The Sifuti decide to risk a rescue mission.