The vampire horde behind me lingered uncomfortably close and for the moment they did not attack, but the horsemen remained ready for battle. Velador said, “I think that’s close enough, Yyrdra!”

“These people need the care of my tribe!” I shouted.

“These aren’t people anymore!” a knight commented.

“Just a few nights ago they paid taxes to your duke,” I shouted and caused a ripple through the mass of shamblers behind me.

“We’re in the east, ...