The archivist seals Solianna’s order, Elian’s receipt, and the patrol ledgers beneath Willowmere’s archive mark. Their proof now links command, fire, pursuit, and the treaty roads.
Elian Voss
I will testify before the council and the treaty wardens. Solianna sent the riders toward Willowmere before any lawful alarm existed.
the archivist
Then the household’s protection must travel with the evidence. I will copy the relevant pages and place the originals under council seal.
By dusk, Siveril’s ministry request becomes a treaty petition. Sava, Theon, Krae, and Veyra are named under Willowmere’s protection, while Raedwulf’s household receives lawful passage west.
Siveril
They will accompany you beyond Trisyran’s reach. I remain behind to guard the records, challenge any counterclaim, and make Solianna answer through lawful channels.
At the western gate, packed mules wait beneath gray morning skies. Sava checks the provisions, Theon and Krae secure the bundles, and Veyra guards the sealed treaty copies.
Siveril
Go when you are ready, cousin. The road west is protected now, and the truth of the hunt travels with you.
− Story Quest Removed
Secure recognized passage through Elarin Vale
Director's notewhole tale
I turned to Sava and speak in Beastspeak
“"Do you remember where this Beastfolk colony is now?"”
SUCCESS (Legendary Diplomacy, rolled +0)
Raedwulf
Do you remember where this beastfolk colony is now?
Siveril pauses beside the waiting mules, one hand resting on the sealed treaty copies. Dawn light catches the rain on his cloak as he searches his memory.
Siveril
I do. The ministry records call it Hearthhollow. It lies beyond the western treaty marches, in a red-stone valley two days beyond Elarin Vale’s outer ward.
Siveril
The colony is recognized by an old compact, though its name was deliberately omitted from newer noble maps. Follow the treaty road west, then take the ashwood pass marked by three standing stones.
Siveril gives the route to the archivist, who copies it beside the household petition. Sava, Theon, Krae, and Veyra gather close as the final protections are sealed.
Siveril
Hearthhollow will know the compact and accept Willowmere’s seal. Go together, cousin. You have earned the right to choose what comes after Trisyran.
Raedwulf turns to Sava and speaks in Beastspeak, sharing the confirmed destination with her. She answers with a firm nod, and the household begins west beneath the clear protection of treaty and truth.
At the western gate, the copied route lay beside the sealed petition, and the loaded mules waited beneath the treaty’s protection.
Raedwulf
Hearthhollow lies beyond Elarin Vale, through the ashwood pass. We go west, together.
Sava
Then west it is. Hearthhollow will know our footsteps before nightfall.
Siveril
Go in peace. I will keep the records, and Solianna will answer for what she ordered.
Theon
You kept us moving when the road turned cruel. We will carry that with us.
Krae tightened the packs, Veyra took the lead, and Sava touched Raedwulf’s arm before the household turned toward the west.
Behind them, Siveril remained beneath the gate’s shadow with the archive seals, the evidence, and the strength to see justice done. Ahead, Raedwulf and his household followed the treaty road toward Hearthhollow, safe at last beneath the red stone beyond Elarin Vale. The pursuit was ended, the truth preserved, and the long road home had become a beginning they could claim openly.