Gyrfalcon's Keep Safe Passage

The two walked in silence until Olive realized she knew nothing of this man except his name and that he sought to join Teaghlaigh’s ranks. Olive turned her head to him and smile, suddenly wondering what drew him to their small family. “Why Teaghlaigh?” she asked.

They continued to travel at a leisurely pace until the rounded the keep’s summit. Whereas the other side of the diminutive peak was broken, rocky and infested with predatory birds, this side was significantly greener. The inactivity of living creatures allowed small shrubs and autumn plants to grow around the rocky terrain, holding the earth in place. Not only would the flora provide sturdy footholds for them, . The route would take a deft foot and keen eye to navigate, but was not impossible and much safe [and likely quicker, depending on your destination].

“I think we may find your route here,” the woman said with a lilt of her head, tipping her chin up in want of his opinion.