The riders drew close and Ievos stepped forwards to meet them and be the first one they address to spare his men the intimidating task of doing so. As he stepped forwards, he realised Reinys was joining him and so was Keltrin, Elas, and Orrin all came to his side as he addressed the Burnt Ones on their approach.
“What is your purpose in these lands?” one asked, his voice barely sounded human but that is what he had once been. Their faces were completely obscured under those black helmets.
“I am Prince Ievos of the Elven, I have come with but a small band of my men, we are part of a larger army run by my mother, but I have come to ask for your allegiance against the East Dragon Kingdom. We have already started a war with them, and I wish to lead another attack.”
“We must take you to ou
