Bonesplinter Ravine inevitabilis

While she did not stay in as close proximity to the pale queen as some, Klara had busied herself with patrolling the mountain. With the feast close approaching, who knew what kinds of hungry rats it would attract. No doubt Reyna's new guardian would be to blame if something were to go awry.

The steelmaiden was pleasantly surprised to find her paws no longer bled, having scabbed and hardened from constant pressure on the rocks, as she neared the precipice of a very large cliff overlooking a knife-slash ravine cutting through the kingdom. Peering down, she was once again disappointed to see the bottom shrouded in mist.

Heart fluttering, she kicked a small rock over the edge and watched as it descended down and down... and down - until it disappeared and a faint clink signified its final resting place.