At first light, Raedwulf leaves Hearthhollow with Sava, Tavin, Veyra, and the courier. Safe-passage papers rest among the travel documents, sealed against winter damp.
Marra and Dorran remain behind to guard the household and oversee the western road, while Dame Olyra stays within Hearthhollow to preserve the compact’s records.
Tavin Rusk
No guild clasp, no colors, and no unnecessary questions. I will help bring Siveril’s family safely to Willowmere, then return with them under lawful escort.
The road descends through frost-bright grass and bare ashwood. Veyra checks the papers at each halt, while Sava keeps the party’s pace steady across the full day’s journey.
Sava
Once we reach Willowmere, we collect Siveril’s wife and Aenwyn without delay. Their passage to Hearthhollow must look ordinary, even while every seal remains beyond dispute.
Veyra
The papers name refuge, escort, and household protection. If the clerks recognize them before dusk, the road home should remain lawful from gate to gate.
By evening, Willowmere’s distant lights appear beyond the road’s final rise. The courier slows beside Raedwulf, holding the sealed packet close and waiting for his direction.
Director's notewhole tale
The party enters Willowmere and collect Siveril’s family. The rendezvous point is the same tavern, that Raedwulf and Sivieril had a drink. There they Sivieril wife Alyndra and young Anewyn sitting in a corner table. Upon entering the tavern. Anewyn runs up to her older cousin Raedwulf, to give a hug
Raedwulf
Clerk, record Elian Var’s comment exactly: the Venn holding was abandoned, while Hearthhollow preserved and protected the land.
The clerk writes beneath the treaty record. Raedwulf turns to Olyra and Sava, his fluent Elven steady as the winter wind moves over the stones.
Raedwulf
Ease your concerns, both of you. The family is protected, and the record will guide what comes next.
Raedwulf
Tavin, go with the courier. Escort Siveril’s wife and daughter to Willowmere, but travel without your guild colors. They may attract suspicion.
Tavin removes his clasp and rides beside the courier. Raedwulf waits for several days at Hearthhollow’s gate, watching until their frost-dusted return.
Raedwulf
What reply did Siveril send?
The party enters Willowmere and reaches the familiar tavern. Alyndra, an adult elf woman with a composed face and dark braided hair, sits beside Anewyn, a young elf girl in a blue wool coat. Anewyn spots Raedwulf, runs to him, and embraces her older cousin.
✓ Quest Accepted
Secure Willowmere’s lawful passage for Siveril’s family