The House of Stone Heroes

The House of Stone Heroes is the thirty-third chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Soltas and Haebin trek through the mountains in search of the caravan containing Schurr's black legionnaires and the carts, navigating difficult terrain while Soltas teases Haebin. The older vampire struggles more, and after having enough spreads his wings to climb a cliff easily, landing next to the scoutmaster but suffering an injury from the exertion. Despite their earlier animosity Soltas helps him and they progress further. They both catch the scent of something on the wind and follow the breeze, eventually coming across a path with shifter markings and large statues flanking a road wide enough for two caravans. Soltas comments on it and Haebin suggests they are coming close to Upper Kheylet, and that Soltas will know it by the arch.

As they crest a hill Soltas sees the castle across a gorge, linked by a bridge in the shape of an arch, and informs Haebin. They cross the arch by nightfall and encounter guards who are intent on keeping the pair out. Haebin is unable to muscle his way through, but as one mentions Baal En-Shjarbi Soltas steps up and asks why they are speaking of his father. At recognizing Soltas they immediately offer to escort him in and bring him to the great hall. A servant asks what he can do for them after realizing that Soltas is related to Baal En-Shjarbi, and Haebin asks for blood while they wait. While not impressed by the meal, the pair wait until both Mytos En-Shjarbi and Kirok Aratok arrive. Soltas leaves to speak in private with his father, and Haebin and Kirok speak briefly.

Kirok seems content to sit pulling on his jewelry as he banters with Haebin, chastising him over joining Valon's crusade and eventually saying that he can offer plenty for family, implying a relation to Haebin. He advises keeping an eye on Soltas, suspecting ulterior motives, and promises to return should they succeed in defeating Abaddon.

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