Gyrfalcon's Keep He walked down a busy street staring solely at his feet

There was confidence and hope in the girl, which pleased Asvoria. They would need these things in order to continue on.

Come child, Pace quicker slightly, she led Thyra through the trees until they reached the base of the mountain where a cave lie ahead. It was no temple, but it would suffice for the time being.

I must pray, now. — and leave you, for a time. But her eyes were soft, assuring. Be warrior, like your mother has been. Watch this place in my stead. Asvoria would wait for some sense of acknowledgement before vanishing into the shadows ahead.