Chapter Sixteen
A Change in Plan
They traveled through the Hills of Mist all day, only taking a short break for the noon meal. Hidar proved to be good company. He passed the time by talking about his homeland, and asking naive questions of his new group of friends. His exuberance and innocence were disarming. Even Barlo and Linwyn were drawn into conversation with him. He earned nothing but scowls from Golaron, who refused to speak with him. Unfazed, Hidar continued to chat away.
There seemed to be an unspoken agreement among the original companions to avoid mentioning their quest. Although Hidar was likeable, they had only known him a few hours.
Iarion did not want to make any decisions about the man until he had the chance to discuss the matter in private with the others, but for his
