Group takes Thronis gear

  "Mendigo, take the big sword," Seth ordered as the man-sized puppet joined them.

  Mendgio picked it up, staggering for a moment before balancing the preposterous weapon against his wooden shoulder. Tanu pulled on a heavy shirt of overlapping metal rings and strapped on a sword. Dougan seized his battle-ax. Gavin and Mara each lifted a spear. Seth buckled a sword around his waist and claimed a crossbow. He handed Kendra a sizable knife in a sheath.

  "What am I supposed to do with this?" Kendra asked, pulling the knife out.

  "Stab," Seth suggested.

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