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passes hadn’t cleared enough for a messenger to safely reach Rane yet, but it wasn’t far off. Bren knew that he could use one of the elven messengers, but that wouldn’t impress Monique. In fact, it was more likely to annoy her since she wouldn’t be able to send a message back the same way. His best choice was to wait a few more weeks until the snows had completely melted in the more remote regions of the country.
The only real trouble Bren had faced in the past weeks was over his decision to talk to the guild. The tower was all for bringing in more trade, but they wanted a cut of the tax revenue that they generated. Bren had agreed, but only if they reduced their quarterly stipend from the state funds. So far Bren was still having many talks with Karin about the topic, but if they didn’t come to an agreement soon, it would be too late and Monique or her representatives would be here.
Bren’s silent contemplation was broken when Elyse and Lillian burst into his study. Lillian got along with Elyse worse than she did Faye. Sometimes it was a subject of jokes around the palace, but most of the time it was simply an unneeded headache.
“What is all the commotion about?” Bren asked, rubbing his thumb and forefinger against his temple.
“The brotherhood is moving,” Elyse said, her voice trembling slightly. “We received a letter from King Killian that they have located a large contingent of the brotherhood to the north. He has requested a meeting with the surrounding monarchs and has asked that we host the meeting since we are considered neutral territory.
Bren grabbed the letter from Elyse’s hands and began to read franticly.
King Farlane of Torin, I regret not having greeted you in person for such a grave matter, but it has come to my attention that a large force of more than three thousand brotherhood soldiers are gathering far to the north. At this time, it is unsure what their purpose is, but I believe it would be in the best interest if the rulers of Rane, Farlan, Abla, as well as you held a concern about this issue. I am also requesting that we hold such a meeting in your land as it is close to all three and still a neutral territory, where I believe all the monarchs will feel unthreatened. I wish to hear a response back as quickly as possible, as I believe this is a possibly dire situation.
Setting aside the letter, Bren quickly penned a letter to King Killian, letting him know that his land was open for his use. As soon as it was done, he handed it to Lillian. “Make sure this gets to the king as quickly as possible.”
“Yes master,” Lillian replied, before rushing out of the room.
“I need to let the masters know,” Elyse said frantically.
“That is my job,” Bren said, slumping in his chair. “Call Karin here so that I can give her an official document about the incident. The King didn’t invite one of them to his conference, but I will allow one to attend me during the meeting.”
Elyse moved to leave, but stopped short of the door and turned back toward Bren. “I am surprised that you would let one of the masters attend at your side. From what I had heard, you hated most of those in the upper levels of the tower.”
“I can’t say that I like many of them, but this is bigger than my personal issues,” Bren replied seriously.
The look on Elyse’s face changed dramatically in the few brief seconds before she turned back toward the door. Ever since she had started working with him, she always had a mild look of discomfort in his company, much the same as Flynn used to. In those few brief moments, it had become one of near awe. Bren didn’t fool himself into thinking things would get less complicated around the mage, but he hoped that at least some of the tension would start to fade.
The news of a large contingent of brotherhood soldiers spread throughout the entire city, even before he received an answer back from the tower. Bren was amazed at the speed at which bad news
The only real trouble Bren had faced in the past weeks was over his decision to talk to the guild. The tower was all for bringing in more trade, but they wanted a cut of the tax revenue that they generated. Bren had agreed, but only if they reduced their quarterly stipend from the state funds. So far Bren was still having many talks with Karin about the topic, but if they didn’t come to an agreement soon, it would be too late and Monique or her representatives would be here.
Bren’s silent contemplation was broken when Elyse and Lillian burst into his study. Lillian got along with Elyse worse than she did Faye. Sometimes it was a subject of jokes around the palace, but most of the time it was simply an unneeded headache.
“What is all the commotion about?” Bren asked, rubbing his thumb and forefinger against his temple.
“The brotherhood is moving,” Elyse said, her voice trembling slightly. “We received a letter from King Killian that they have located a large contingent of the brotherhood to the north. He has requested a meeting with the surrounding monarchs and has asked that we host the meeting since we are considered neutral territory.
Bren grabbed the letter from Elyse’s hands and began to read franticly.
King Farlane of Torin, I regret not having greeted you in person for such a grave matter, but it has come to my attention that a large force of more than three thousand brotherhood soldiers are gathering far to the north. At this time, it is unsure what their purpose is, but I believe it would be in the best interest if the rulers of Rane, Farlan, Abla, as well as you held a concern about this issue. I am also requesting that we hold such a meeting in your land as it is close to all three and still a neutral territory, where I believe all the monarchs will feel unthreatened. I wish to hear a response back as quickly as possible, as I believe this is a possibly dire situation.
Setting aside the letter, Bren quickly penned a letter to King Killian, letting him know that his land was open for his use. As soon as it was done, he handed it to Lillian. “Make sure this gets to the king as quickly as possible.”
“Yes master,” Lillian replied, before rushing out of the room.
“I need to let the masters know,” Elyse said frantically.
“That is my job,” Bren said, slumping in his chair. “Call Karin here so that I can give her an official document about the incident. The King didn’t invite one of them to his conference, but I will allow one to attend me during the meeting.”
Elyse moved to leave, but stopped short of the door and turned back toward Bren. “I am surprised that you would let one of the masters attend at your side. From what I had heard, you hated most of those in the upper levels of the tower.”
“I can’t say that I like many of them, but this is bigger than my personal issues,” Bren replied seriously.
The look on Elyse’s face changed dramatically in the few brief seconds before she turned back toward the door. Ever since she had started working with him, she always had a mild look of discomfort in his company, much the same as Flynn used to. In those few brief moments, it had become one of near awe. Bren didn’t fool himself into thinking things would get less complicated around the mage, but he hoped that at least some of the tension would start to fade.
The news of a large contingent of brotherhood soldiers spread throughout the entire city, even before he received an answer back from the tower. Bren was amazed at the speed at which bad news
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