Thirteen
The Capital
Autumn 960 MC
Anna's health recovered quickly, and a week later they resumed their journey to the capital, Summersgate. Autumn weather had decided to make itself known and the cooler evenings were seen as a blessing. As the Grand Mage had predicted, King Leofric had sent more troops to escort them, and now the column that entered the city's gates numbered more than three hundred. Anna, however, kept her guards even closer and had taken to wearing her Dwarven sword at all times. Gerald was ever present, and even Beverly and Hayley seemed to spend more time in the princess's company.
As the carriage rumbled through the gatehouse, a deafening roar burst forth, and Gerald looked out the window. "It seems the people of Summersgate have decided to turn out to welcome you
