Just as Alaric had planned, their entourage departed at dawn with their destination lay beyond the fortress walls. A temple far enough to remain independent, yet close enough to reach in a day and a half by carriage.
Although the northern fortress ensured that no beasts roamed freely beyond its borders through constant knight patrols, the temple did not rely solely on that protection and maintained its own defenses.
Holy knights were stationed throughout the grounds, guarding every corner and passage where each had mastered inner healing, allowing them to continue fighting even after sustaining severe wounds making their abilities unhindered by pain or blood loss.
They could also use those same techniques to tend to the injured during battle or crisis.
Despite the snow clinging stubbornly to every corner of the tent's outer shell, Lyric's thoughts lingered on his conversation with Soren earlier.
