Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Knight Darian advanced slightly and bowed toward Orion and Fifi.

"If you find the comfort and arrangements of the Bastion of the Wailing Gnarled Territory unsatisfactory, please send us a message. My leaders and I will escort you to the Bastion of the Ashen Hope, where your treatment will be more satisfactory," he said.

He then returned and bowed respectfully toward Brane and Zara. "Please follow me, kind travellers. I will lead you to the Bastion of the Ashen Hope Territory," he said, turning around to lead the way forward.

Brane and Zara moved beside them with a nod to Orion and Fifi. The forces of the Bastion of the Ashen Hope surrounded them protectively as they made their way forward.

"Don't listen to anything that liar says, kind travellers. I assure you, our treatment will be far more than satisfactory," Knight Mayril quickly interjected, attempting to diminish Knight Darian's words.