As Alfric spoke, the knight entered the throne room. "Lord Burgh," he said, bowing respectfully to the master of the house. "I apologize for my unannounced arrival, and for the delays in arriving from the gate. My name is Roland Pendragon, Knight of King Hordrick's court." The knight took a knee. "I was sent on the king's behalf to congratulate you for your victory over the foreign invaders two weeks past." He explained. "And to further ask for information on the details of the assault."

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The woman looked up tiredly at Adelaide. Her eyes were golden, and had a mystical quality to them. The wolves, however, didn't seem to notice. "Excuse me," the woman spoke in a faint, yet clear voice. "But... Would you help me? These beasts... I'm worried they may kill me..." She said. Her tone seemed oddly unconcerned, in spite of the inherent danger of the situation she was in.