Warcraft - (2001) Day Of The Dragon - Book 2 Chapter 10 Part 3

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Warcraft - (2001) Day Of The Dragon - Book 2 Chapter 10 Part 3
Falstad followed her pointing finger. “Those roughhewn hills that look like my grandmother, beard and all? Aye, 'tis a good choice! We'll descend toward those!” The fatigued gryphon gratefully obeyed the signal to descend. Falstad guided him toward the greatest congregation of hills, specifically, what looked like a tiny valley between several. Vereesa held on tight as the animal landed, her eyes already searching for any possible threat. This deep into Khaz Modan, the orcs surely had outposts in the vicinity. “The Aerie be praised!” the dwarf rumbled as they dismounted. “As much as I enjoy the freedom of the sky, that's far too long to sit on anything!” He rubbed the gryphon's leonine mane. “But a good beast you are, and deserving of water and food!” “I saw a stream nearby,” Vereesa offered. “It may have fish in it, too.” “Then he'll find it if he wants it.” Falstad removed the bridle and other gear from his mount. “And find it on his own.” He patted the gryphon on the rump …