When the mediator returned, they were finally notified that they can enter the border. Both of them finally heave a sigh of relief then started preparing for their journey once more.
They were still far from Kasturia and they needed to get there as soon as possible.
Once they went out of their tent, ten guards rode past Lestor to take point and the rest brought up the rear. They wound quickly down the narrow switchbacks and out onto the highway, turning north. Once they were on the open road, more guards and the remaining elven warriors moved up to flank them, forming a protective screen around the two royals, and the whole group picked up speed. Moving at a rolling canter, the miles fell away behind them.
There were no major cities north of Kasturia. The largest town, nestled in the
