"I'm up!" Epineh said.

The door opens and Alisha steps in "Good Morning, Epineh. Baron Hangel has indicated that he has set up a meeting for with a possible guide to the Orc Clans" Alisha said.

"Ah, good. I shall get ready as soon as possible," Epineh said.

"Of course" Alisha said with a small bow and headed for the door.

Epineh got ready as fast as she could.

Alisha returned and took Epineh to a room where Baron Hangel was waiting with a man wearing leather armour, even though he was sat he was obviously taller and broader than a Hangel, his reddish hair was tied back and contrasted with his greenskin, which along with the short tusks jutting from his bottom lip suggested the man was an Orc.

Baron Hangrl stood and bowed "Princess this is Kalaan of Clan Symbil" he said introducing the Orc who stood and bowed as he was introduced "First please allow me to offer my condolences" Kalaan said his voice a deep rumble "The Baron was kind enough to explain your circumstances"

"Thank you. I appreciate you being wiling to guide me," Epineh said.

Kalaan nodded "Inam happy to do, both because I think your cause is just. And because the Baron here pays well and deals honestly" he said with a slight grin aimed at the Baron.

"The path is not too hazardous, but the mountains are not to be taken lightly even if you have travelled them often. I think it will take us about 2 weeks to travel to the Clan Lands" he explained " Then maybe another week to reach the Skyfang"

Epineh nodded.

"We should leave as soon as possible then."

Kalaan bowed "Of course. I will need to prepare some supplies, you should make sure to have warm clothing, and a gift for the Clan Elders. Something that will show you sincerity"

Epineh began to go through what she had to see what she could give as a gift.

"I should be ready by the 2nd bell after noon if that is acceptable Princess?" Kalaan said.

"It is, thank you," Epineh said.

"Then I shall see you anon" Kalaan said and withdrew.

"An odd fellow" Baron Hangel commented after he left "He's rather more formal than most Orcs I've met, but he's the best guide you could hope to met"

"Yes, thank you for everything you have done," Epineh said.

"It was my duty and my pleasure" Baron Hangel said "if I can suggest, when thinking on what to give the Orcs. My understanding is something personal is best if possible."

Epineh nodded.

"I think I have something."

"That's good then" Hangel said "Do you require anything else from me Princess?"

"Not until I return, though perhaps you can continue diplomacy with the like minded factions?" Epineh asked.

Hangel nodded "I can do that Princess" he said bowing.

"I appreciate all that you do, Baron Hangel," Epineh said.

The Baron bowed again and then left the room.  "SO princess,  what next?" Lady Alisha asked.

"Well, we are going to be leaving for the orc lands shortly," Epineh said.

"Do you have any preparation that you wish to do? " Bethany asked.

"I believe I'm ready to go," Epineh said.