Again, this chapter isn't long. Sorry.
Lead by the king's foot soldiers, they reached Falenesti within a few hours. Well, at least where it should of been. Looking around, there wasn't any indication of a city, just a massive tree that was covered in vines. They were instructed to climb the trees, which at first, they scoffed at, but when they saw Dondas & a few of the soldiers clamber up, they agreed to do so.
As they reached the top of the tree, they saw that the entire city had been built on top of the trees, using wood & stone imported from the other provinces. It was well built, with enough cover to protect the city from the elements, but enough open space to allow sunlight in & allow a view of the sky. In the distance, the castle was visible, but was on the other side of the town.
As they moved through the town, the leader of the group of guards turned to them & spoke:
'We will send a messenger to find all of you when the King has time to speak,' he said. 'For now, remain in the city,'
As he left, Dondas turned to them.
'I can show you to the inn. Right this way,'
When night fell, the group found out that the night sky provided as much light as it did in the city, so there was no need for lighting outdoors or indoors at night. Dondas informed them that while the rest of the city didn't need torches, the castle had them regardless, due to the building being more closed off. So the inn had a large skylight in the main room & skylights in the guest rooms.
Dondas had retired to his house. He had offered for them to stay, but they refused, stating that he wouldn't have enough room. He reluctantly agreed & left them. They spent a few hours in the inn talking, but then retired for the night. After days of trekking through the forest, they were gratefull to be back inside again.