to be continued...

Three canoes sailed down the peaceful river with the current. It was a sunny winter day with clear blue skies and a chilly breeze blowing across the water. The six companions sat quietly in their boats scarcely using their peddles, letting the current take them at its own pace, they were in no rush. They needed to arrive at the city in three days and the trip would normally take two days. They would enjoy the weather and take their time getting there. They needed the rest. They had been traveling continuously for a fortnight with little rest until they had arrived at the hot springs where the river starts up north. It was a difficult journey in harsh weather and uninviting terrain but they managed. They arrived half dead with exhaustion and hunger, the food supplies having almost run out but were met with a warm welcome. Having received news of their arrivals, the elves had prepared rooms for their visitors, heated by water from springs through underground pipes. After the companions had arrived, they were taken to their rooms where washbasins were waiting along with fresh clothes.....

to be continued....