Irene would learn quickly that escorting Duchess Arlin was only the tip of the iceberg in terms of high-maintenance travelers.
The apprentice was happy to see that, after she got into warm clothing, armor, an outer coat, and a cloak, the entire entourage was on time. Even the Princess and Prince were already headed into the carriage when the apprentices pulled their horses around to the front of the Duke's Tower.
They set off early in the morning to ensure they were settled into the next destination by the time the sun set. Their travels would take them along the edge of the entire mountain range until they got to Earl Auden's home nestled against the last of the mountains where his world-famous mine stood behind his large property.
