The Seventh Trial

After completing the first six ritualistic trials of leadership, an aspraint contender for the throne of the remote mountain kingdom of Amymiss needs only to finish the seventh and final task to have their claim upheld by the Ancients Of Amymiss. It is a simple task, on the face of it. All that is required is that the candidate seize the two great diamond gems that are the Heart and Soul of Amymiss, and taking one in each hand show them to the people from the high tower of the mountain temple of Eragen. There is only one minor problem which the Lady of the Watch now explains to Prince Rynald. First the Heart and Soul must be taken from the Last Guardian. The Last Guardian is very sensitive to movement. He is highly poisonous. And he bites....