Stone Circle daughters of coldharbour

iliksis inhaled a slow breath, one ear flicking as if in casual afterthought. it occurred to him to ask if all strangers were treated so coldly -- certainly, this woman seemed aggrieved by his presence (for good reason, given her intuition -- but iliksis had done little but smile and exist in exchange for such hostility).

she did not promise to carry his message, but it mattered not. iliksis planned to see laurel soon, and he knew his howl would carry across the flatlands with ease. dipping his head in a feinted, very insincere bow, the man offered a cold smile to accompany his glittering eyes. "you are too kind, to greet a wanderer so sweetly. i am sure you spare this courtesy to all that come to your borders.." his voice was dry but barbed, and he took a step back to make his leave. "you will see me soon."

he flashed one last unnerving smile, and then turned from the tall sentinel.