Queen Anna took the news remarkably well, remaining stoic despite learning of the events that had taken place.
"And we know them to still be alive?" she asked.
"Yes," Andurak assured her. "According to Lady Aubrey, they were in good health. It appears the Dark Queen is content to simply let her people hold them prisoner at this point."
"Her people?"
"Kraloch reports Kythelia is not with the Elven host. Something to the effect she"s busy in the west."
"The west?" said Prince Alric. "That can only mean one thing—they"re planning a move against Weldwyn!"
"Yes," said the queen, "with Leofric"s death and the loss of his army, the kingdom is in a vulnerable state."
"Ripe for the Clans to attack anew," agreed the prince.
"Is that likely?" asked Baron Fitzwilliam. "After all, their High Ki
