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another winter, let alone an army at its
doorstep.”
“This keep has stood for well over a
thousand years—it survived Erawan’s second
army, even when they sacked Anielle. It will
outlast this third war of his, too.”
“Where will the people evacuate to? The
mountains are already covered in snow.”
“There are passes through them—
dangerous, but they could make it to the
Wastes if they stay together and bring enough
supplies.” Heading north of Anielle was a
death trap, with the witches holding the Ferian
Gap, and going too far south would take them
to Morath’s doorstep. To go east would take
them in the path of the army they sought to
outrun. “They might be able to hide in
Oakwald, along the edge of the Fangs.” He
shook his head. “There are no good options,
not at this time of year.”