[Billtrumpet25]

I've been debating with myself on the format of this excerpt and subsequently the first chapter in general.

Currently, the book stands at 24 chapters (it was originally 25, but I moved the last chapter to be the prologue of the sequel, The Wizard's Curse). That aside, I'm debating whether to divide the above excerpt so some of it makes up a prologue. Logically, I wonder if the bit with The Wizard's soldier should act as the prologue, with the bit about Lendlelott's mother starting chapter 1. Or should I keep the excerpt as is, having it all act as the prologue?

As potential readers, what would you suggest in terms of this format adjustment?