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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn The Dragon’s Bones<\/strong><\/em> series, Warrick has Barin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bFrom the second scene of Wielding the Words<\/em><\/strong> and throughout the saga, this bear-like son of a smith provides comedy, crucial support, weapons, and earthy wisdom for his friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bHere is an example from Battling the Bones.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200b<\/strong>“The shield gleamed in the forge firelight. Barin molded into it everything his father taught him and everything he learned by his own toil up to that very moment of his life. To bore a hole through the new alloy proved difficult. But the thick leather belting he put through it felt as though it would hold against a dragon\u2019s grasp. The convex surface shined his image back at him when he finished his last polishing motion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n “There now, laddie,” he wondered with a raised eyebrow and a smile, “You\u2019re lookin\u2019 especially handsome for the orphan son of an obscure village smith. Are you certain you\u2019re not bein\u2019 the master armorer of a great hero? With work this fine and a jaw line so noble, you\u2019ll be heartthrobbin\u2019 every lass who\u2019ll be hearin\u2019 the minstrel\u2019s story of the travels of Lord Warrick, victor of whatever battle it is that\u2019s distinguishin\u2019 him last!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSo you think Warrick has a battle he\u2019ll win?\u201d asked Fist from the doorway to Barin\u2019s surprise.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If a bear could blush, Barin\u2019s coloring would resemble it. He glared over at Fist and commented, \u201cNow see what you be doin\u2019, you big brute, you\u2019ve caught me admirin\u2019 my handiwork and my handsome face. I\u2019ll not be forgivin\u2019 you until you come and agree with me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bIf you’ve already made a purchase, many thanks! Please write a review in Amazon as you finish reading a book. I really need that support! The Amazon algorithm looks to reviews to decide which books to promote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bHere’s the way to get to the review location quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bWielding the Words: <\/em><\/strong>https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/review\/create-review\/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B08LBSWDGY<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u200b<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n