by Matt » Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:42 pm
The spearman looks at Igon, obviously unimpressed. "Yes, Lord Seld," he says, "we know what happened at Fjaga. I will let my lord discuss it with you. Follow us."
With that, the spearmen lead the group down the road towards the thran. With concern, the warband notes the lack of peasants in the fields and plots. As they approach the thran, another spearman guards the entrance, and he exchanges words with the ones who've escorted the group. Entering the palisade, the warband sees six longhouses arranged in a circle, one with the carved pole of a valhakar. The guard from the ford bids them to wait, while he enters that longhouse. Before long, two men emerge with him, armed but but not armored. Both men strongly resemble each other, and they come and stand before the band.
"I am Jornal Turen," says one. "I am the Valhakar of Turenborg. You claim to be Selds, kin of my father's third wife. Speak, and I shall hear."