Pholus looks up at the newcomer...and laughs a bit. He kinda predicted someone else but this person was a newcomer of sorts. If anything, not the person who was supposed to show up from the letter. Getting up from his spot and offering a handshake, he shakes his head at the person's assumption.
"Me? I'm just guarding the entrance here as an Iron Rose Knight. I heard there was someone or something coming sooner or later but I don't think it's you. Nevertheless, welcome to the Candaeln. Not really a tester or a guard from keeping you out as long as you aren't a bad person...and judging from your armor and such, you don't seem like one. Though the armor must have been a pain to march in, you should really think about getting out of it and carrying it in a bag. If not, I am crafter of sorts and I could probably tinker with it a bit to make it at least more comfortable during long travels. The name is Pholus...so who are you? Oh and did you notice anything strange as you came by?"He keeps studying the man's armor, noticing a few loose ends here and there including a few gaps in between certain area. Pholus shakes his head and sighs, hoping the man has some sort of chainshirt of sorts underneath to add an extra layer of protection.