THIRTEEN
Arrival
Fall 964 MC
The Royal Party continued their trek north, following the road to Galburn's Ridge. The terrain grew rougher here, with hills and patches of trees that broke up the countryside. Two more days passed, and then a large body of water appeared in the distance.
Lord Hollis, pleased with the progress they were making, had ridden back to speak to the queen. He deftly pulled up to her left while Aubrey rode to the right.
"Your Majesty," he said in greeting, "'tis a fine day today."
"Indeed it is, Lord Hollis," said Anna. "What is that body of water to our east?"
"It is the Lake of Kings," said the earl.
"An interesting name. Is there a story that goes with it?"
"There is, indeed," said Hollis. "You see, when Prince Talburn came north with his followers, they se
