... "However recent events have been particularly confounding, not just for you my Lord, but for all the Kingdom. Confounding, but not entirely unanticipated....
... When Freya reaches the ruins, Accambale motions for Balos and Becky to come a bit closer. Then he follows Freya, keeping some distance (maybe 10-20 feet)...
... Balos: I make sure the horses are secure and motion to Becca that we go. I will move up to within 5' or so from Accambale, checking to be sure that Becca...
... Freya, answers Accambale's question: "..As long as it keeps on hibernating, a bear is not a problem.." She proceeds towards the edge slowly and carefully, ...
... When Balos and Becca are about 20 feet away, Accambale motions to them to stop and follow at about that distance. mcv. -- Science is not the be-all and...
... The 'floor' below is surpisingly open. The bottom looks to be sand or very fine gravel. There are some blocks and rubble but it is mostly confined to the...
... "Yes indeed." Mog Sur walks on a few paces before speaking again. "The border areas, in the east and south west are frequent trouble spots... In the...
... "Despite the King's efforts, everything is now balanced as though on a knife blade... The Countess spoke to you of the Duke's fears concerning civil war."...
... Athamar nods at the sentiment regarding civil war. He is confident of his people's strength matched against our outside enemies - internecene conflict is...
... Mog Sur glances at Athamar. "What do you know of those you named? I am certain you are familiar with Duke Mulgrave, I am familiar with your family...
... Athamar understands, the archmage doesn't want a rundown of Tallenar family history with the Havnars and Mulgrave. No nonsense. Good. He spreads his hands,...
... Freya says: "Interesting.. Looks like there's a path going down on the right side, here.." then she proceeds down to take a closer look at the ruins below,...
... Circling around to the path is easily done. The way down is steep but can be navigated safely. Once on the bottom it is easy to see that the walls below ...
- ... "Hmmmm, yes..." He pauses for a moment before continuing. "Duke Mulgrave's day is done. He is largely a spent force, though he has the power to be a ...
... Accambale: "Looks like it's safe. Let's bring the horses in." Then (before the horses actually get there) Accambale goes to check all the alcoves and rooms...
... The first two alcoves are completely empty except for a drift of wind blown leaves. The third, and final, alcove also has a drift of dead leaves....
... "It is inevitable Lord Athamar. There are too many who have invested too much in anticipation of the moment of Urien's death to possibly avoid it. The ...
... Balo: I look to Becca and motion we go forward. I take two of the horses and move up to the outer parimeter of the ruins, looking to Accambale for any...
... Freya: "Nice, there's everything here we need to get a fire going.. Of course, this means that someone else has been here, and will be here again in the...
... Balos: "I shall take first watch. You and the others get some rest." I will pick a spot where I will lay my bedroll so when it's my turn for rest I will be...
... The fire is soon lit. Becca uses some dead branches to sweep the accumlated leaves from the alcoves. As she does so she fishes something from the debris....
... Accambale turns and raises his shield and axe. Then lowers them a bit when he sees that the figure is just sitting. "Who are you? And how did you sneak up...
... The best place, to be out of the weather, is an alcove. The one with the firewood is likely to see a fair bit of traffic to keep the fire going, so its ...
... "I didn't sneak up on you at all. I was sitting right here when you came trooping down the path." From his lap he raises a polished stick and puts it to ...