The Central Territories lay two weeks northeast of Moonvalley, following trade routes that grew progressively larger and more established. Unlike their first journey, which had taken them through smaller communities and less traveled paths, this route brought them through the heart of inter territorial commerce and communication.
On their third day, they encountered the first sign that Aria's reputation had spread farther than she had realized.
They had stopped at a trading post for supplies when the proprietor, a middle aged woman with sharp eyes, looked at Aria's Pack Healer insignia and froze.
"You are Aria Moonwhisper," the woman said. Not a question.
"I am," Aria confirmed, surprised.
