The chronicles of Mittland Part 01 Time of the lilies

[WarriorOfToys]

Brilliant! I was following along so closely
I had to continuously refresh the page to get the new installment!
Great job!
Who are these black riders? I cannot wait to find out!

[Vauban]

@WOT: Thanks! And now the next chapter ... without the black riders, but I hope you like the nice young lady, too.

Chapter XIV.

At the highest point of the passage they stopped. From here they observed the area, which laid before them. The mountains followed a desert width, a stony soil with only a few plants. „When we will have the large stone desert behind us, only the forests of ARBORIA will separate us from the Haevens Massif. In the forests we are in security. The forest princes will permit no fight in their area. “„Thus our enemy will expect us here at the foot of the Steep Ones Rock. He cannot dare it to slam in the spell circle of the High Castle. Then we would have to see them however. If they cannot transform themself into stone, they would be to be seen from here. “

[Vauban]

Descending the rocks TURID turned to his father, „there is still another further possibility, which we should not ignore. Riding over the level we will form for elbow contactors an easy target. If they are stationed at the edge of forest, they will be able to fight us. At this moment we won't enter the realm ARBORIA, and the struggle won't be carried into the forest. Let us waiting the night. We bind cloths over the hooves of the horses, that will absorb the noises of the steps. “

[Vauban]

They obeyed the suggestion of the prince, rested the remainder day and crossed the level at the night. Before sunrise they reached the forest. JURON led his companions some steps into the forest inside. He instructed them to put their weapons down.

[Vauban]

Then they waited. After a short time they heard a noise, and a woman stepped to them. Blond hair flowed around her tender face courses. Completely into bright green dressed, a lance in the hand, she approached to the group.  „Humans, you entered the forest of ARBORIA. Here TA' AHIR's law , the law of the forest people applies. What is of you desire? “

[Vauban]

JURON stepped before and bowed themselves. „I am king JURON of MITTLAND. I ask for permission to cross with my men ARBORIA's forests. We are on the way to the High Castle. Grant us your escorts. “ The young woman smiled. „Who is ready to accept the laws of the forest people whose request can not be reduced. I will lead you and your companions by ARBORIA. Follows me! “ 

[Vauban]

JURON let the men mount the horses. When one of the soldiers wanted to reach for his weapons, JURON vibrated the head. The surprised soldier let the sword with the remaining weapons lie.

[Vauban]

„Noble woman, please excuse my impatience, but we are in a great hurry “, the prince addressed the woman. „Take one of our horses, so that we can travel fast. “The woman let ring out a bright friendly laughter. „Now, then I hope that your horses were well rested and that they will be able to follow my steps. “

[Vauban]

Thus the woman waited that all sat on their horses. Then she hurried ahead a few steps. The men followed her with the horses. First they let go slowly the horses, but then they had to stimuli the horses ever more strongly, so that the distance to the young woman did not become larger. Finally they hunted in a fast speed by the forest. It seemed, as if the trees before the young woman went back. She led the riders on light feet. Without breathing faster, without the smallest sign of an effort she ran always a few steps before the horses.

[Vauban]

„Noble woman, hold on“, king JURON called her. „The horses are exhausted. We must change. “The woman approached quickly to the men. „I thought, you would be in a haste “, she laughed. „In addition you are late, king JURON. “„You know, why we are here? “„Under the green sheets of the forest of ARBORIA there are no secrets. I want to help you, so well I can. You showed reverence, when you entered the forest . You respect our law. “