The Letter Sticks is the second chapter of The High King. The basis of the plot -- the loss of a powerful enchanted item -- is developed, and the lowly skills of the hero of the series -- a mere animal keeper -- become as important to the quest to save the land as the powers of an enchanter or a warlord. This page contains spoilers. If you do not wish to be spoiled, do not read further. File:Grey-hair.jpg