Departing the city, the Gracies ignored the wind and damp rain during their journey as they enjoyed luxurious accommodations each night. "This is traveling in style," said Berwyn the first night to a general agreement as they lay in silk sheets and soft wool blankets on traveling cots under the roof of a rigid shelter instead of a leaky tent.
When they arrived at the Kozaki border, they were turned over to the care of the Kozaki riders, who escorted them directly to Mostyn and the great hall of Halen, primarily empty except for a few feasting nobles and bankers. King Bernardus was gone, they heard, looking for more rumors of the Dark Elves, but his first minister extended the king"s hospitality in his absence and asked after their needs.
"We will begin our journey to our homes on the mor
