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The princess fell asleep soon after eating and before she could count the endless sheep jumping behind closed eyes, she was being roused so they could continue their journey. Their quest. Rahea rubbed the sleep from her eyes and watched her mother and father carefully carry the large leather pouch into the carriage. Inside was a deep blue dragon egg that Rahea had spent most of her life keeping an eye on. And the other part of her life was spent watching over the other egg which was black. Never before had she seen a dragon. Sure there were sketches that had survived the test of time in books and loose scrolls but those were unable to do the real thing any justice.

Sometimes she would dream of herself riding on a dragon and running along it's large spine, it somehow being a large as an entire city. Rahea trailed behind her parents. Her mother had light brown hair that was coiled into a tight long braid that rested along her back. And her father had dark hair, almost akin to coal, and his face had a short beard that accented his strong jawline. As she climbed into the open carriage, she settled beside her mother, Theresa while the egg was held on her father's lap. The two women faced the king, who had the view of the road ahead of them. Once everyone was packed and ready, the party took off down the road, leaving a gentle trail of dust in their wake. 

The ride was bumpy and Rahea found herself glancing to the egg countless times, finding herself less interested in the world around her. As the cherry trees faded from memory, the view opened up to reveal endless waves of green hills and valleys. Her faithful retainer, Cumin, held up the read with another skilled knight, while three took the front of the carriage. While one might find the protection excessive, the king and queen didn't wish to take any risks and leave themselves open to an attack. The eggs were no secret to the world and for now, the meeting point had yet to be breached.

By the time the group neared Korva's Keep, the wind was blowing wildly and the sun was towering high in the sky. They had made their way towards the coast and had found themselves in front of a long bridge by the bay. The keep was very much off any beaten path and it remained unpenetrated by enemies. "The water is so beautiful. It's breathtaking." Rahea said as she held up a hand to stop the carriage. She wished to walk the length of the bridge herself. Cumin was hesitant to leave his master but went ahead with the others. As her parents pressed onward, Rahea stood alone on the stone bridge and looked out at the bay. All she wished to do was dive in but she didn't know how to swim.

The biggest body of water she had ever been in was a simple low level pond.

The rush of the waterfalls ahead were almost calling out to her. Rahea ran a hand through her long hair and started to walk along. She had on a gracefully flowing white linen dress and leather ankle boots that matched her auburn hair. Making it halfway along the keep's only point of direct entry and exit, she paused once more, not because she needed to rest, but because she heard something approaching. Or rather, several horses. Turning, she could make out a few figures coming closer and she felt her heart hitch slightly as she feared the worst but then remembered they were expecting company.

She waited and would happily greet them while her parents would prepare the keep as it was otherwise unoccupied when not in use, which meant a good deal of cleaning and cooking. Both the men and elves would exchange the eggs at dusk, then rest at Korva's Keep and leave the following day. It was a long trip for a short exchange but it was tradition.