At the Forrest vacation manor, morning mist clings to the orchard stones. A sharp knock breaks the quiet, followed by the measured tread of boots across the entry hall.
A young adult woman stands beyond the opened door, slim and rain-pale beneath a dark blue riding cloak. A silver royal seal hangs at her throat, and a leather dispatch tube rests against her hip.
the royal messenger
Lady Hazel Forrest, I carry a request from the castle. Her Majesties require your presence in Goldcrest without delay.
She offers the sealed tube with both hands, keeping her posture formal. Damp curls escape beneath her hood, and concern tightens the corners of her mouth.
the royal messenger
New findings concern Matre Forrest's guidance of the early heir. The evidence may challenge the succession itself, and the matter is not safe for letters.
Behind the messenger, two saddled horses steam in the cold. The manor servants have gone still, listening from the adjoining passage as the royal seal catches the grey light.
the royal messenger
I was ordered to await your answer, my lady. If you agree, we can depart as soon as you are prepared.
✓ Quest Accepted
Go to Goldcrest
✓ Quest Accepted
Learn the truth about the succession
“"Well, We should head there at once." Hazel requests the family butler to bring her a cloak at once to be on the way”
SUCCESS (Good Agility, rolled -1)