Pawn of Prophecy Chapter 1

This chapter starts off describing the boy Garion. About his days in the kitchen and the games he would play with Aunt Pol. His aunt was a master cook in the kitchen and ran all aspects of it. Aunt Pol always kept close watch on the boy, even when he thought she wasn't. Aunt Pol could be strict at times, but Garion knew that she loved him dearly.

Garion grew up on Faldor's farm as long as he could remember. Faldor was a good master and treated his people with respect. As one could expect, everyone knew everyone else and were all aquainted with one another. In addition to the farmers there was also a smith named Durnik. Durnik would let the boy watch him work as long as he stayed out of the way. Garion learned that even though you might not see the work that was done, you should always do your best so you know it was done right.

There were three other kids about his age. Rundorig, a large Arend boy. Daroon, a small framed Sendarian boy. Lastly there was Zubrette, a Sendarian girl that had the boys wrapped around her finger. She would alweays get the boys in trouble. Daroon fell out of a tree and broke his arm when she gaoded him into going higher. Aunt Pol would make the boys her special teas whenever they would get hurt. After scolding Zubrette, Aunt Pol tells Garion to stay away from her. That begins his work scrubbing dishes and the like.

Garion first notices a black armored figure on a black steed in the distance, but when he looks back the figure is gone. A short time goes by and Garion hears the story of Brand Fighting Kal-Torak. Rundorig and Garion decide to reenact the legendaryt battle and both boys get hurt. Aunt Pol of course scolds them for being so dumb and stitches Garion up. After telling her why they were doing battle, Aunt Pol tells him to never say the name Torak again. Garion agrees and then takes one of Pols potions and drifts off to sleep.

I like how this chapter flowed. Begining with a boy and building on that. Different from the normal where most characters are fully grown from the start. It give you a chance to really learn "who" that person is. Showing he has a normal life in most aspects. However, who is this mysterious person all in black watching him from a distance. Why does he feel like he knows him.

I found myself quickly being immersed into the story and begining a bond with more than one person. Aunt Pol, Garion or even Durnik. Curious to meet Faldor as well to see if he really is so nice. Thats about all I can say about this chapter, but a very good start.

Next Chapter 2.

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