They watch the war camp of the elves from a vantage point. Under the autumn sun the hills extend to the horizon perfectly symmetrical like waves and if painted on a stage. The Knights of the Black Fleece decide to send the prisoner and are granted an audience with the Steward of Seasons.
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The Elf |
The Gilded Knight: “What do I get in return?”
- He is offered an unbreakable compass in return and it is agreed.
The Salt Knight:”What do you strive for?”
- To rule the Realm.
The Salt Knight: ”Why do you disturb the natural order of the seasons?”
- It pleases them.
Later they sleep but won't remember their dreams. Before dawn the Rune Knight carves a sigil into his body. The Dove Knight offers Anastasz his River Helm, Ser Perilake Death Head, the sword he might lose, and Sir Valamonte whispers a rune into the Salt Knight's ear.
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The unbreakable compass |
They stand between three hills covered in blood red flowers under a misty spring sky. The Elf is gone and with them their army and only a single tent remains. It holds the unbreakable compass watched by the longly viper: ”Salt Knight!” it hisses, “You will be know as the Elf Slayer” and then it slithers away.