amazing imagery and flow. I sense that something is wrong, but the glory of battle comes through.

It hurts to acknowledge how many people that sudden night has taken. When compared with the slow death mentioned in the prequels and the smile on Barker’s face by the end I just hope he finds peace in his final sleep. It is startling how quickly, in less then two pages, I became attached enough to his character to grieve for his passing. Especially if it turns out he is only unconscious. That will just be embarrassing. :)

This and all the prequels are so vivid! You paint an excellent word picture and I look forward to more.