Post by Cassian Rainecourt on Feb 13, 2024 14:25:43 GMT -5
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The king and his noble entourage, guarded by the most elite soldiers in Nevermere, had set off. The king’s journey to the meeting point, just outside of Skia, had been received with a host of citizens lining the streets, waving and celebrating. It was the first tour since the acquisition of new territories, and the people were excited. Cambria and Coheed had brought wealth to the people of Nevermere, and jobs, too. They were good things.
The nobles met the king, traveling as they preferred—some in carriages, some on horseback. Food and lodging provisions were made by the royal host, a fleet of wagons containing tents and the means to prepare food traveling behind the monarch and most of his guards. They would be glamping, as was appropriate for this crowd.
They set off late morning and made camp in the afternoon. This first stretch was just getting their feet wet. While they did not travel with great speed, they did set a pace that would get them to Cambria, their first stop. Eventually.
This was not only a time to showcase the territories. This was a time to survey. A time to build bonds. Each night a large campfire would be set and folding chairs unleashed around it. Nobles could spend the evenings in their tents or socializing.
Cassian currently sat at the fire, his folding chair a step above the rest. He had talked little that day, traveling atop a pretty black stallion who had been broken in well. He had a royal carriage as an option, too, but preferred horseback. Made him feel younger. He might have engaged in travel conversation except the royal guards kept a tight circle around him, their heads on swivels. He liked it that way. More time to think and observe.
Tonight, however, was the time to be social. The main meal had been served already and now snacks were coming around, an assortment of bread, cheese, dried fruits, and old wine.
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