Chapter 15

Summary

• The naga are described as dark-scaled, serpent-like, male humanoid creatures with powerful arms and flesh-shredding talons.
• They have horrifying appearances, with almond-shaped eyes and razor-sharp teeth, and they view the protagonist as a potential meal.
• The protagonist attempts to escape by slowly backing away and preparing to use their arrows for defense.
• In desperation, the protagonist screams to alert Lucien, another character who may or may not come to their aid.
• The protagonist tries to rescue the Suriel from the naga by shooting the tether holding it.
• The protagonist manages to land an arrow into one naga while trying to escape through the woods, unsure if the shot was lethal.
• As the protagonist flees, they are unsure if they will make it to safety and if Lucien will come at the promised proximity.
• Despite the escape attempt, the protagonist is pursued closely by the naga.
• The protagonist fights the naga with a bow and later a knife, managing to injure one with the knife.
• Tamlin, the High Lord, appears in the nick of time to rescue the protagonist by killing the remaining naga.
• The protagonist shakes from the traumatic ordeal but is provided with aid and comfort by Tamlin, whose act of killing the naga reveals a primal, ferocious aspect.
• Tamlin's healing touch helps mend the protagonist's injuries.
• It is revealed that Tamlin was on the trail of the naga and was drawn by the protagonist's scream.
• The protagonist is conflicted by the violence they've both experienced and committed, paralleling themselves with the High Lord.
• The protagonist expresses gratitude to Tamlin for saving their life, but fails to admit the real reason they were out in the woods.
• Tamlin requests that the protagonist remain close to the house on days he is away.
• The two return back in silence after the traumatic confrontation.
• The protagonist reflects on the advice given by the Suriel not to seek more answers than they already have and to stay with the High Lord.
• The protagonist acknowledges that their family will have to be content with limited knowledge passed on to them as further investigation could be foolish.
• The protagonist senses Tamlin's feelings of shame and defeat, rather than triumph, perhaps relating to his responsibilities as High Lord.