Pawn of Prophecy Chapter 2

This chapter begins by commenting that Garion has become a teenager. At least that is how I see it. The mood quickly shifts while focusing the attention on a wandering storyteller. This storyteller doesn't seem to be anybody important. He has always been welcomed at the farm. Aside from his thievery of Aunt Pol's kitchen. He would refuse offered food and then steal from the plate before it was gone. Even Pol didn't seem to mind the game of trying to catch the old wolf.

All the people at the farm loved his stories. They were almost magical. The old wolf could make sound effects like rain and wind among others. Durring this visit Faldor requests the story of old. The storyteller then told the story of the gods, similar to the prolouge, while everyone patiently listened.

Once the story came to an end, Garion found himself outside talking with the traveler. Carrying a lantern for the old wolf, they walk to his sleeping place in the barn. Durring the walk they discuss why there was no ending to the story. Garion says that it is only a story. The traveller simply says "Is it?". Hinting that Garion may someday be called upon by the gods to do a favor.

This chapter was a little short for my tastes, but still left me wanting to know more specifics. Who is this storyteller? Why did Aunt Pol and him give each other those looks? Why did he hint at Garion being so important? Short chapter with plenty of content. Deffinitely helps paint a good picture.

Next Chapter 3.

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