Nineteen
Loranguard
Autumn 960 MC
"You'll like Loranguard," said Alric, peering out the carriage window. "It's a port city, astride the Loran River."
"Loran was the founder of Weldwyn, wasn't he?" asked Anna.
"Yes, that's right. I'm surprised you know that. Most people don't have an interest in history."
"Her Highness is not most people," explained Gerald.
The carriage hit a rut in the road, sending it sliding. Anna was pushed up against Lady Nicole who was sitting on the other side of her.
"I wish the roads here were more like Merceria," commented Lady Nicole.
"Are the roads well-built back home?" asked Alric.
"The king's road between Kingsford and Wincaster is; it's paved, but the truth is the rest of them are just as bad as this."
"It's not so bad," mused Gerald. "At least we
