Re: Day 6 - Feathergale Guests
The sun shines bright at the top of the Spire, despite a chill in the air. Illuminated by the sun, the view over the Sumber Hills is truly breathtaking. The rolling hills extend for miles in all directions, though the cloaking mists in the Sighing Valley remain even in daylight.
The knights assemble just beyond the grassy lawn surrounding the stairs, and Huet indicates that the honored guests should stand facing the assemblage near one of the four paths aligned to the points of the compass. The wind blows steadily up from the valley below, past the spyglass at the end of the path.
"Welcome once again, all," Thurl intones from the center of the group of Feathergale Knights. Two knights stand near their giant vulture mounts to the north and south of the staircase, while the main group remains around Thurl. Savra and another knight stand with their feathered cloaks flanking Thurl, while Huet and a group of eight other Spire-dwellers round out the audience near the stairs. One man, almost thinner than Savra, stands among them with his hands on his hips, clad in blue diaphanous robes.
"Last night we were graced with the presence of highly skilled travelers, who showed their prowess through winning a contest of bravery and daring. I am pleased to award this ring," Thurl produces a feather-patterned golden ring set with a deep red garnet from his belt pouch and holds it up, "to the hunters who felled the dangerous beast last night." A polite round of clapping breaks out as Thurl walks forward and presents the ring to Jak. Smiling, the man claps the bard on the shoulder.
Merosska returns to his position next to Savra and turns, his expression now more serious. "We have a charge as Feathergale Knights however, to protect the Hills from those who might do it harm, and it seems clear this group could certainly pose a threat to its continued livelihood."
At this, Savra shoots a surprised stare at the Lord Commander, to which Thurl makes a reassuring wave of the hand. "All will be well, Savra. You know as well as I that the Feathergale Knights always obey the will of our guiding principles. Our test of worthiness will determine whether we must take action to ensure safety and security." Savra nods reluctantly, but turns to Asano and the others with concern.
Loot thread updated.
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