[center][h2][color=DarkOrange][b]Maize Bensen[/b][/color][/h2]
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[indent][color=Silver]In due time, the outskirts of the capital city began to fade into the landscape of thick forests, and the Estalan retinue rode along the familiar, beaten path northward. Autumn had swept the country in earnest, a sultry wind carrying the feet of their mounts as they trampled the faces of fallen leaves. While Rhea flew above her wyvern in separation from the rest of the convoy, she had already been entrusted with the information by the king, and her red-haired companion would learn from her own accord. Riding at the top of the formation flanked by his two accompanying subordinates, they kept to the center of the caravan where a supply wagon was stationed, housing their travel provisions.

While Maize was certain that their mission to the Island Kingdom of Rozel would be one without conflict, it was of a fundamental practice to carry weapons when traveling beyond the boundaries of safety at any point. Even in their own borders, they were still required to maintain a watchful eye for the potential of ambush from highwaymen. Seeing as they were now a ways from the higher echelon of society, and only the ears of the party were present, it was the opportune moment to brief the members.[/color]

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[color=DarkOrange][b]"Sorry for the rush; I know how important breakfast is for you lot,"[/b][/color] [color=Silver]Maize kept his eyes trained forward as he chuckled, speaking just loud enough for those following behind to hear.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]"As you can probably tell, we are riding up the northern bit of the Kingsroad towards Port Sesta."[/b][/color]

[color=Silver]There would be several changes of environment throughout their travel, and they would see the dense woodlands once more when they would come closer towards the coast.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]"With enough momentum, we may even reach the port before we're expected, but four days is a realistic time frame."[/b][/color] [color=Silver]Maize continued.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]There'll be many towns and villages we pass through on the Kingsroad, but to stay on track, we'll only be stopping thrice before the port."[/b][/color]

[color=Silver]With the sensitivity and nature of their mission, it was imperative that they arrived in time of the archipelago's conference in Rozel.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]"First up is Bolsan, one of those quaint villages among many for a good night's rest. I'd say we'll step foot in Bolsan within five or six hours, give or take how tired our horses get."

"After that would be Banidrek; unfortunately, Banidrek is shadowed by the history that is the famous Fort Rigane, located right next to the town,"[/b][/color] [color=Silver]Maize remembered the paragon of peerless military might that had been Fort Rigane, having heard of all the legends associated with the landmark. Named after King Erigan the First, it was said that the foundation of the mighty fortress had been constructed and tempered with the flames of dragons tamed under the magic of the Dracomage.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]"But as you all may know, Fort Rigane was mostly destroyed during the War of the New Leaf. I remember it well."[/b][/color]

[color=Silver]Preventing himself from going off-topic, Maize figured that if there was piqued curiosity about their stops, the group would express those interests at a later time. The knight cast a look beside him, watching Ren as his squire continued to ride on in complete quiet. Camellia had promised that Renvall Protego was far from the ordinary individual, though he was yet to see the boy display anything but a general lackluster attitude. Perhaps, their points of respite would lead the boy to open up to the others; Ren would be fighting alongside them when the time would come, and if the boy did not even know a single name besides his own, how could Maize place his trust in the squire's abilities?[/color]

[color=DarkOrange][b]"Had it not been for a recent raid from the pirate factions, our [i]original[/i] destination would have been Vincero Harbor,"[/b][/color] [color=Silver]Maize drew a sigh.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]"But with the damage sustained from that attack, it'll only serve as our last location of rest before setting out."

"Finally, that leaves Port Sesta as our destination. Other than Banidrek, I would expect Port Sesta to be densely crowded. It's a primary hub of commerce and travel, after all. We've a ship already prepared for our departure under orders of the Crown,"[/b][/color] [color=Silver]the knight explained, drawing the notion from his previous experience.[/color] [color=DarkOrange][b]"If there are any questions, go ahead and ask 'em anytime. We'll have plenty of opportunities to sit and talk, so don't be shy."[/b][/color][/indent]