Yelk

Yelk was a member of the Khundryl Burned Tears, functioning as a Tear Runner--who were the scouts and messengers of the Khundryl. Barely out of his teens, he was extremely fast-witted and observant, with dark eyes which possessed a predatory glimmer to them. Lightly armed, he carried a bow and arrows and at least one knife. He was assertive, usually taking over the role of spokesman.Dust of Dreams, Chapter 14, US HC p.436-437
==In Dust of Dreams==
Needing two 'expendable', but still very capable bodyguards for a peace parley with the Bolkando, Warleader Gall chose Yelk and his fellow Tear Runner, Ganap, to accompany him. Gall made sure that Yelk and Ganap knew exactly what they should do if the Bolkando decided to betray the parley truce and attack instead. Gall was very pleased with the contingency plans of the two Tear Runners.Dust of Dreams, Chapter 14, US HC p.437
When Gall inquired of Yelk, as a mental exercise, as to how he would deal with the combined Bolkando forces supporting Queen Abrastal at the parley--which included, in addition to regular Bolkando soldiers, the Queen's own elite Evertine Legion, and two to three Legions of Gilk White Face Barghast--Yelk responded with a detailed and well thought out strategy, along with the appropriate tactics to support his scheme. Gall was so impressed by Yelk's strategic and tactical thinking, that he compared him favorably with the great Wickan commander, Coltaine.Dust of Dreams, Chapter 14, US HC p.438-439
Yelk was not only articulate, but he was also evidently an attractive young man, as he happened to catch the eye of Queen Abrastal, who gave him a meaningful wink at the end of the parley--he surprised her, however, by returning her gesture with a wide grin, rather than showing embarrassment as she expected.Dust of Dreams, Chapter 14, US HC p.440-444
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Category:Khundryl Burned Tears
Category:Males
Category:Soldiers