Chapter 11Sylvriss, Queen to Rgoric, was the daughter of Urthryn, the Ffyrst of Riddin.
The Riddinvolk had no time for kings and rulers and such-like, priding themselves on their independence and practicality. But, as befits a practical people, they would always look to one among them for direction and advice from time to time — a first among equals. Such was Urthryn, and had been for many years.
His daughter bore the stamp of the exceptional personality that had placed him in this position. Black-haired, with dark brown eyes, she had an almost tangible presence and was universally loved by the Fyordyn.
Dan-Tor hated her roundly.
‘I’m sorry I startled you, Lord,’ she said softly, looking down into his alarmed brown face. ‘I didn’t want to waken the King.’ Her voice had the characterist
