"We have watchtowers at all four cardinal directions," Morthos said to Jax, "Fear, you said the cave was to the east, right?" He nodded to confirm this. "Well okay then, to the east watchtower we go," Morthos left the manor and started leading the way to the eastern side of the kingdom, well, kingdom was a bit generous but he liked to think of it that way.

Shortly after they were on their way though someone called out, "Lord Morthos?" Morthos turned, it wasn't someone he recognized, but clearly she knew him. Looking around a few others were looking his way, almost hopeful. He sighed and turned to the rest of the group, "you guys go on, Fear will make sure you get there. Jax, maybe you and Yam working together can get a better idea of what's going on in that cave."

Before they could object he moved closer and said quietly, "look at them. They're scared, and now they see their young lord has returned. Just give me a few minutes, I'll catch up." He turned back and said to the gathering crowd, "yes, it is I, young lord of House Xerxes." The crowd started, well, crowding him, and he said what he could to help alleviate their worries about his mother. Morthos just hoped his friends could figure out a strategy, and fast, he didn't want to wait any longer than he had to.