A small party of noble Knights rode toward Porcupine Territory.
Banners streamed in the wind above their prancing warhorses.
Before they even drew near Porcupine Territory, they could see thick smoke billowing on the horizon.
The group was completely silent, no one speaking as they traveled. After nearly half a day of riding, they followed the direction of the smoke and arrived at Porcupine Territory.
A squad of Soldiers in lamellar armor guarded the road. Their weapons and armor were brand-new, and the youthful looks on their faces showed they were not veterans.
As they drew closer, the Knights slowly reined in their horses.
The golden-haired Knight in the lead spoke, "I am Philip Cavendish, commander of the First Knight Order. I am here on urgent business to see Lord Leech Clarence."
The lead Soldier replied, "His Lordship is already waiting for you in the castle."
'Waiting?'
Philip was astonished.
