Swiftcurrent Creek winter solstice

He was pensive a moment, turning the question over in his mind. He had never wanted to risk others—but it seemed Arric was willing to fight for whatever he was willing to fight for as well—and it meant it was no longer just a forfeit on his own depressing existence. 

They were three strong at our last fight. We know now they are at least four strong. And surely they gathered more, just as he and Arric did?

Pride and anger were something I was willing to give in to at their last… visit. But I recently found my daughter. So, if they come back… and we aren’t stronger in numbers? I won’t risk anyone.  

A pause, then. Where were you born? Just how far did the Mayfairs stretch across the continent?