Chapter 12 Allies
“Thank you for helping me.”
The Elf smiled. “I can’t have Changelings freezing in my forest.”
“Or Bugbears slaughtering them.”
Tranen passed a small bowl of green liquid. “Drink this. It will take off the chill.”
Hom accepted the bowl, smelling the brew with a deep breath. The warm ceramic felt soothing in her cold hands.
“Tea?”
“Not exactly. It is not from leaves but the petals of the Hiscus bush.”
“Hiscus? Isn’t that lethal?”
“It can be if not prepared properly. My people have been using it for medicine for centuries.” Tranen sipped from his bowl. “Do not worry; you’re not being poisoned.”
“You drink it for medicine?”
“I have an old injury. Nothing to concern you.”
Hom stretched out her wounded leg. “Will it help with this?” She turned slightly to show the E
