“The Executioner” by G. W. Thomas
He was a hero of old. When Arkayla the wise-woman called for him and his blade, he came despite his long years. The seeress had a terrible job for him, to play executioner to one who would lie waste to the countryside. That killer was only a baby! G. W. Thomas explores tough questions in this tale of Sword & Sorcery. This story is included in the book Dragontongue & Other Stories.
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Series: Six Cities Series
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