"You mind-people try and reach Jathren", Kalyr says, "Jal, Jorg and I
will search the outbuildings.  Ready you two?".

Remembering how they linked minds to defeat the alien creature,
Reylorna attempts to join minds with the others; the first mind-link
collapses as soon as it forms, leaving her with a tremendous headache.

The second attempt is more successful.  With the combined power of
five minds, she can reach out to much greater distances, and manages
to locate Jathren's mind.

*what? who?*, he thinks, rather taken by surprise.

 * * * * *

The other three find the stables barred and bolted from inside.
Looking through cracks between the wooden planks Jal can see some
animals moving about inside, several zarandar, and what looks to be a
yakka.

"Let's break down the door, only way we'll get in", says Kylar, "Jorg,
are you ready?".  He glances at Jal, as if giving him a last chance
before raising objections.

"I'll get an axe from the smithy", the big man replies.

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