Haunted Wood undique

"it is not. i was given leave for a personal matter, and there will be a guard for the king while i am gone." his words were chosen carefully but softly, for he sensed her curiosity. perhaps she was interested for herself, though he did not think that the elk-wolves would take kindly to the hues of her pelt.

"they are called deorwine," germanicus answered. "and i have not heard the name of ostrega." she had said with, not that she was one of them. the eaglebound for a moment wondered if they shared a new commonality. "what land do they control?"