The Vow: A Legends of Lasniniar Short: Legends of Lasniniar

By Jacquelyn Smith

Nimrilwyn swims the seas of Ralvaniar—a respected member of the Folk.

...One of the few who takes an interest in the land-dwelling elves.

None of the Folk understand her friendship with them. Why bother to form a bond with those who can never know life beneath the waves?

But Nimrilwyn values her unusual friendships. She prides herself on her loyalty. Even to those not of her own kind.

...No matter the cost.

Visit the sprawling past of the World of Lasniniar series in this stand-alone fantasy story by award-winning author, Jacquelyn Smith.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WaywardScribe Press
• Release date: Jan 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9780991762514

Jacquelyn Smith

Jacquelyn Smith writes both epic and intrigue-based fantasy, and mysteries that range from cozy to kick-ass, with independent, strong-willed heroes, in search of their place in the world. These heroes take the problems they face seriously (but never themselves), and are supported by unlikely friendships they forge along the way. Jacquelyn is the author of the World of Lasniniar epic fantasy series, the Fatal Empire fantasy intrigue series, the kick-ass Kira Brightwell mysteries, and the Mackenzie Quinn Canadian cozy mysteries. (She originally published several of the early Kira Brightwell titles under the pen name Kat Irwin, before killing Kat off to eliminate the many awkward questions about having a second identity.) When spending time in the real world, Jacquelyn lives on the suburban outskirts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with her husband, Mark, and their feline owner, Xena, who is definitely a warrior princess. To learn more, visit: JacquelynSmithBooks.com

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The Vow

THE VOW

A LEGENDS OF LASNINIAR SHORT

JACQUELYN SMITH

WAYWARDSCRIBE PRESS

The Vow: A Legends of Lasniniar Short

Copyright © 2023 Jacquelyn Smith

Published by WaywardScribe Press

First published in January, 2013 as Legends of Lasniniar: The Vow

Cover and layout copyright © Jacquelyn Smith

Cover design by Jacquelyn Smith/WaywardScribe Press

Cover art copyright © Obsidianfantasy/Dreamstime

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. All rights reserved. All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission. Thank you for respecting the hard work of the author.

CONTENTS

The Vow

Her Rightful Place

A Note from Jacquelyn

About Jacquelyn Smith

THE VOW

I s this visit necessary? Rallavalan asked in the language of the Sea Folk.

Nimrilwyn had lost count of how many times he had already asked the same question during their swim to Arindaria. She gave her blue-scaled flukes an irritated twitch.

Yes, it is necessary, she said, trying to maintain her patience. Rallavalan could be trying at times... Rasnialfia is my friend, and she has invited me to see her new child. It is only polite that I go.

Rallavalan’s nose wrinkled. But she is not one of the Folk.

She is still a Sea Elf, Nimrilwyn said, knowing the argument would mean little to her companion. Although the Sea Elves were close allies of the Folk, Rallavalan had little interest in any land-dwelling creature.

You are not even fond of babies, Rallavalan said, unwilling to let the matter drop.

It does not matter. Nimrilwyn uttered a frustrated sigh that emerged as a stream of bubbles. No matter what she said, Rallavalan would never understand her bond with Rasnialfia. You need not accompany me if you do not wish to go.

Rallavalan sniffed, raising his stubborn chin. You should not travel unescorted.

Nimrilwyn resisted the urge to roll her eyes. Rallavalan had been her self-appointed companion for as long as she could remember. She had yet to be able to dissuade him from accompanying her anywhere. She should have known this time would be no exception.

She and Rallavalan traveled beneath the ocean waves, passing schools of fish as they went. The gift of their people allowed them to communicate underwater, but now she chose the path of silence. She had not asked Rallavalan to