Eyes Grown Thick on the World
ShortStory 942 words Recommended by 2 award/anthology sources
"The city of Nan Rhok stands on the ridge of a great mountain, where a gullet of steaming water flows from volcanic hot springs. The ridge is narrow and the mountain chill, so the city hews close to the spring, building high its granite towers. The name of Nan Rhok is known for many leagues..."
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