charred black waters: breath

Erva awoke with a smile on her face,her body still reeling from what she considerd a really good night as she reminisced of her time last night with one of the servant boys of house Fuury.

At breakfast Alatea kept staring at Erva for she was in a good mood which both Simil and her found odd for Erva was not quite the most expressive of the sisters.

"Dear sister" began Alatea, "mind telling the lot of us what has you in high spirits this morning," it was then that Erva realised she had been grinning like a fool all through breakfast. "If I did not know any better, I would say our sister here had her legs wrapped around some poor lad that showed her a thing or two last night" said Simil as she snickerd . The shock on Erva's face was all the proof they needed "you......you did not here us did you, I thought we were being discreet" her sisters in unison burst into laughter " I ....I was only kidding,.....well little sis ye been getting naughty I see" said Simil trying to steady her laughter. Breakfast was eaten quick for all the girls had engagements prior that morning, Erva was to go to the house of healers the girl had a passion for the medicines, Alatea was to meet with her instructor and continue her training of the sword as did Simil.

It was late noon when a stranger came upon the little town of Waters seeking assistance, stopped by the city watch guards "halt who goes there,and state ye business ," now it was customary that each of the big houses of Charred Waters had at least one member of their house as city guard, as was done in the days of old . "Ruary is the name, I seek council with the council " the guards eyed him with caution. Erva having just returned with the sisters from their gathering of herbs of the nearby forest said she would escort the man . " I shall accompany you then ,you.....move it" said Chuarlly of the city watch guards pointing to the stranger.

The council that Governed Waters consisted mainly of the best big houses which were the founding houses and a few of the common people. All together the council was made of eight beings who now took ear to what there visitor had to say.

Council of Waters I am Ruary Essay" he began, " of the merchant town of Nul" said one on the council "yes council elder" Ruary answered . "What is it you seek of our council" he lay silent for a while , "well.....have you lost something young man? "asked Old Granny. After a couple of breaths finally he spoke , "My brother and his party were making it from the bay riding back to our town with some goods they had aquired , the took the shorter route through your forest so says the letter he sent before hand." The council fell silent, the young man knew why so he waited patiently for their response. "Which part of the forest" council Fuury asked, the young man was hesitant for he could feel their eyes on him . "If I could just be aided with a search party, I would be eternally gratefu......." he began but was cut off "which part" came the question again.

A search party was named and the riders were to set off as soon as possible, Ruary was amongst the party as they began readying their equipment, Arrin looked to his uncle " is he really coming with us ?" he noted to Servati with his head corcking towards Ruary . "The man insisted it being his brother , Family honour and and the like....you know " Simil answered , " The last thing we be needing is dead weight " Gabriel scoughed gaining a bit of laughter from Gust and the two stable boys who were to man the horses.

"Night shall be upon us soon,the moon is full tonight " Old Granny spoke, "young man........ Ruary was it ?, I think it would be better if ye stayed behind for you do not know this land like they do " he tried to protest, but for the respect he had for the old Woman he got off his horse . " We won't be long ,nor shall we go to deep. If but we do find proof of thy brethren, we shall turn back and continue our search when morning comes " spoke Servati. And shortly after inspection was done the party galloped for the forest not really hoping to find much, for that which was lost in those parts was rarely found and rarely was it whole again.

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