Chapter 2

Fear of the Future

"Fear of the unknown accompanies every living being, just as fear for the future does not leave us. However, someone once said that we shape the fate of the world, not the other way around."

- Alistair resembling the words of his friend and brother.

Dracohille village

There was a Cousland retinue already near a village. The village was called Dracohille, it was an ordinary village, you could see that the inhabitants lived mainly from fishing. However, the inhabitants of the village lived not only from catching fish, but also from clay products, and there was an iron mine nearby. The village was built according to Fereldna standards, that is 15 huts covered with straw, wood or clay tiles. The main square was in the middle of the village, there were merchant stalls stacked not too close to each other, practically underneath the tents on each side, the inn looked like a long two-story house with a sign "Golden Dragon", the inn was built on the northern side of the market square. On the west side of the square there was a bakery, where it was evident that some peasants were still going to buy bread. The village forge was located on the north-eastern side of the market, a wooden building with a cone-shaped roof covered with clay tiles. In the center of the cone there was a chimney from a blacksmith's stove, next to it was a blacksmith's house, the same wood with a triangular roof, and a small wooden fence around the property. In the central part of the east there was a temple of the Order surrounded by a small stone wall. The building had stone foundations and the same stairs, while the walls were wooden with wooden buttresses. The roof of the temple was in the shape of a triangle and made of wood and covered with stone tiles at the end of the building there was a belfry, and there were stained glass windows in the windows of the sacred place. vanished beyond the Frostback Mountains.

Under the Golden Dragon

Teyrn and the men dismounted, then walked over to the carriage and helped his wife, who was barely able to get off her feet, out of the way. They entered the inn, the inn looked very neat. Along the halls on the sides were tables with long benches covered with furs or leathers. The inn had two floors, there were rooms for guests, the landing was supported by wooden columns, and there were three pairs of stairs on each of the two sides. The ceiling was decorated with frescoes and three chandeliers that illuminated the room. At the end of the hall there was a counter, followed by an innkeeper who noticed the new guests. The innkeeper was oddly short, but well-built, he had a horseshoe-mustache and short-cut black hair. Tern walked over to him and the innkeeper bowed and asked - Hello, what can I do for you?

- I'd like to rent rooms for me and my family and my warriors. - Teyrn said in a polite tone.

- How many nights are you going to stay? - asked the owner of the tabernacle.

- One night. - Bryce replied.

- I see. Do you want something to drink and eat? - asked the innkeeper politely.

- We were very grateful. - Tern replied with a hearty smile.

- Okay, so we charge for the rooms in advance. - the innkeeper announced

- I understand, so how much is this? - Bryce asked.

- It will be 250 pieces of silver. - said the innkeeper.

Teyrn would take 2 Sovereigns and 50 pieces of silver and put the money on the table. The innkeeper nodded, collected the fee, then handed over the keys to the room and went to the kitchen, which was on the left side of the inn. Bryce and his family and Ser Roland and Eowyn sat together at the same circular table, and the knights took the table to their right of the same shape, while the soldiers rested on a long rectangular table, behind the table of theeyrns. Teyrn looked at his family and his companions with a slight concern. Eleanor put her hand on her husband's hand, they saw each other for a brief moment, then teyrna said - It's been a really long day. - She sighed looking at Arthur and continued -and really exciting.

- That's true. - said Bryce, looked at Roland and added - It really is a long and very, very strange day.

- Indeed, but I'm more interested in what those creatures were. - he said thoughtfully, stroking the slightly shaggy beard.

- They looked a bit like darkspawn, but I don't think they were. - Eowin said, holding the baby because teyrna was still weak in childbirth, and it is a miracle that she could stand on her own without any fainting or fainting.

- How do you know what the darkspawn looks like? - Roland asked curiously.

- Because I was once very close to a Gray Warden named Duncan. - replied the manor in a serious tone.

Death of a friend

Eventually food and drink were brought. The straw was given to them by the innkeeper's wife with beautiful, stiff hair, a shapely figure, brown eyes and red lips. Roland couldn't take his eyes off the lady, and teyrn watched with amusement. When they had finished eating, everyone went to their quarters, two soldiers stood by the Teyrn room, who would be changed in three hours. Eleanor and Bryce put the children to bed and finally took care of the youngest member of their family. Bryce looked at the boy and saw in him the man he hated who saved his life from strange black riders.

8 months earlier

Bryce was driving through the forests of Highever Ridge, he was furious because the man he thought was troubled by deception had fallen with his wife. The road he was driving was south-west, it was straight, compacted earth along which trees grew on both sides. He knew he loved Eleonore and that part of him was jealous that Bryce was her husband, not him. But he never assumed that, after all these years, he had decided to betray their friendship in such a way. He was driving the fields full of anger, suddenly noticed a strange figure. The mysterious rider was clothed, there was a dark gray cloak with a hood and a golden dragon embroidered on the back, a dark blue tunic, chain mail, a quilted black vest. On his back he carried a quiver of arrows and a long bow, and at his belt he had a hand-and-a-half sword, the pommel was oval-shaped. The rider stopped, looked at Teyrn, bowed his head, sighed and said - I was hoping to meet you here, old friend. - said the figure and revealed her face. Bryc's eyes saw the face of his hated friend, but she was tired of the long trek, her old shiny white hair turned gray, and there was a sloppy stubble on her friend's face. Teyrn felt the anger after all, drew his sword and strode towards the rider, getting ready to swing.

- Uther, you damned treacherous bastard, I'll kill you. - Bryce shouted angrily as Uther ducked and pulled both of them off the horses, pinning Bryc to the ground,

Teyrn lunging, trying to break free and cursing Uther. Uther then shouted - Calm down! I came here because we need to talk.

- We have nothing to talk about, traitor! - Bryce said angrily.

- We have a lot to talk about, but let's get off the highway first. - Uther said calmly, and he let go of the teyrn and they would move away.

Bryce got up, not knowing what to do, so he took a deep breath to silence the anger in him. Thther looked at him, nodded with a slight smile of relief. They both took the reins of their horses and went to the right of the highway. When they were far enough Uther stopped - I think it will be safe.

- Safe but from who or what? - Bryce asked curiously.

- Before those who pursue me and my ancestors. - he said seriously.

- Who is chasing you? - Teyrn asked with a little fear.

- They are called Lugzanmi. - he said and added - They are probably phantoms or demons summoned here 3,000 years ago in the Second Age of Thedas, known as the Age of Fall of the Long-Aged People.

- What? - Bryce said incredulously.

- You know very well, Bryce, that Thedas has lost a lot of knowledge, but what you know is lost is only a fraction of that knowledge, - Uther said calmly.

Bryce considered the words of his old friend.

- However, we don't have that much time. - he announced and added asking - When my baby is born, please bring her up as your own, because she is the future of the Avars, Hasidim and Ferelden.

- You speak with your eyes? - the teyrn asked anxiously.

- I explained everything in this journal and pass it on to my child when the time comes. - he said and handed the book to Bryc.

- But… ..- he couldn't say, because then they both heard the terrifying neighing of the horses.

- Take this letter and get away and drag them away. - saying that he handed him the letter and got on the horse, adding - I apologize for the pain I caused you, but unseen other way out.

Uther drew his sword and started toward the noise. After a while Bryce got on his horse, trying to drive away from his castle, but he heard the clash of steel and screams. He turned his horse, drew his sword and shields, then moved towards the sound of fighting. When he got there, he saw Uther fighting with seven hooded black riders.

Without hesitating, he went to help his old friend, knocking one of the attackers off his horse with the smooth slash of his sword. But the enemy rose, after a while, and looked in Bryc's direction. Shocked by what he saw, teyrn did not notice the approaching rider. When the opponent was about to strike, Uther appeared from the underground, parrying the strike and stabbing his sword into the ghost's heart, which made a terrible sound, which made the re-riders back away. Uther rode up to Bryc and hit him and said - I told me to chuck.

- I understand your anger, but I won't let you die without explanation. - he said firmly, putting the sword into the scabbard.

- Besides, what were these non-killable creatures? - he asked anxiously

- These were the Lugzans - he said and added - and they could actually be killed with a punch to the heart.

- Good to know. - continued - So we'll do to you now.

- I'll get you back to Highever quickly and continue on my way. - Uther told him.

So they set out, and the night was slowly approaching, and they heard the sound again. They herded the horses and swiftly chewed on the run. They rode like this for an hour but the black riders slowly caught up with them, then Uther said - This way to the river.

They reached the pier, took off their saddlebags and headed towards the barge. Uther, knowing the riders would not respond, pushed Bryc onto the barge, saying - They want me, you have to survive.

Bryce tried to protest, but he knew it was pointless, so he made the decision to thank him and said - I promise to protect your baby.

- Thank you and may the Maker protect you. - Uther said and shook his friend's hand in a knightly fashion.

The barge moved away from the pier, then he saw black riders. The wraiths dismounted from their dark mounts and began slowly moving towards Uther. Uther turned his head towards Bryc and smiled. The smile said it was time for the last voyage. The warrior returned his gaze to his enemies, drew his sword and moved forward. Lugzany assumed a position "The ox" or swords at their head ready to thrust, and Uther adopted a style "Crowns" sword in the chest position, the blade points upwards. As enemies prepared to thrust, Uther seamlessly shifted to a style known as the "Roof" raising enemy swords on their heads and thus parrying blows. He attacked almost immediately, with a series of cuts and thrusts, distracting the enemies and making room for himself. He slashed the first one from the bottom and kicked it, which made the opponent fall into the water. With the second specter, he crossed his swords and, hearing the third approaching, took a step back and let the attacker run into his companion, and Uther then took a mighty swing and delivered a strong side slash to both opponents. The blow caused the armor of the two ghosts to split in two. But before the leader of the Lugzans was standing, he grabbed Uther's arm and drove his sword into his heart, hilt to the hilt lifting the warrior's body above the ground. He fell to the ground smiling, his eyes fixed on Bryc. As Bryce sailed far away, he began to grieve over his friend's death, even though his friend had betrayed him, and decided to read the letter Uther had given him.

" To Bryca Couslanda

Bryce, if you're reading this, it means that the wraiths of Morius found me and made it impossible for me to explain to you personally why I lay down with Eleanor. But first, know that onanicz was not guilty, to impregnate her, I used magic to take on your face and I deceived. I made this decision because Morius has finally found me and wants to finish the destruction of the last descendants of Draco, one of the first human kings. Thinking that he has destroyed my race, not your wife will have a peaceful pregnancy. However, when the child comes into the world, the Lord of Darkness will sense the presence of my descendant and seek him. I entrust you to look after the future of the entire people of Dracoria, for I know that you will raise your child well and will teach you honor, righteousness and wisdom. All the answers to your questions are in the journal I gave you. . It will be time to hand over the diary to my child. I apologize for all the sins I have done to you.

Your friend and brother Uther Tarrdragon"

As he finished reading the letter, Bryce wiped a tear that ran down his cheek and thought, Why were you hiding your origins, you didn't know secrets kill. Having finished his thoughts, he returned to Wysokie and went to his wife's chamber. When he entered, he saw her with a small ampoule, which was open but fortunately full.

- What do you want to do! - Bryce shouted, and quickly snatched the bottle from his wife.

- I'm trying to get rid of the problem. - she announced angrily.

- I will not let you do this madness. - Teyrn said firmly.

- After all, giving birth to this child is against you and mine. - said teyrna with tears in her eyes.

- Uther gave his life for this child. - he continued with pain in his eyes - He sacrificed his principles and our friendship to give all of us a chance to survive.

With these words he ended the conversation and handed Eleanor the letter from Uther with his last request. Teyrna read the letter carefully. Part of her could not believe that she was carrying under her heart the last descendant of the ancient dynasty of the First Human Kings. However, the second part remembered how Uther behaved and that he always looked dignified and proud, and was surrounded by a strong leadership aura that even King Maric Therin does not have. Eleanor sat down on the bed and put her slightly hunched face in her hands.

- So what are we going to do? asked teyrna in a calm voice.

- I'm gonna keep my oath, come on I owe him so much for saving his life. - teyrn replied in a determined voice.

- We have to keep it a secret, - said Eleanor and added - from what he wrote, this whole Morius can search for this child, because only he stands in the way of his goal.

- You're right. - he said and added determined - That is why I am going to prepare the offspring of Uther for what the Creator intended for him.

- We'll do it together, darling. - Eleanor announced as determined as her husband.

End of flashback

Recalling these and today's events, he realized that he and Eleanor would not give advice to Arthur. They have to initiate two more people and his choice was of course Roland and Eowine.

- Eleanor, honey, we need to talk. - he announced to his wife.

- What is the dearest? - she asked curiously.

- Not here, let's go outside, - Bryce said, and helped Teyrna up, then they headed off to their bedroom and closed the door, and the children remained under the care of Éowyn. Teyrn and teyrna sat at the table looking at each other for a moment, finally Bryce spoke - I think the road is that today's incident makes it clear that we cannot guard Arthur on our own.

- Unfortunately, I thought about it too, and I think we should let us know the true ancestry of our son Roland and Eowine. Teyrn rubbed his skin lightly with a small smile of annoyance, then said

- So you can say that you yelled it out of my mouth.

- Nothing new, after all, great minds think alike - she said lightly trying to tease her husband.

- So it's decided you will talk to Eovina, and I will talk to Roland - Bryce announced, ending their verbal skirmish before it began. Then they took their clothes and went to bed and fell asleep in their arms.

Arthur's first knight

Teyrn began to have a strange dream. He woke up in a strange place, looked through a nearby window and saw the white city, and in certain places he found himself in Denerim. Looking around the room, he heard the baby cry and decided that it was Arthur. He ran out of the room, chasing the child's cry. Suddenly the sounds stopped Bryce shouted - Arthur! - this was the sound of a baby's cry again. Running on, passing the portrait of Marica, he entered the throne room and saw Arthur wrapped in a royal mantle and lying on the throne. He wanted to come over and take his son's hands to soothe the little one, but a hand held him back. He turned to see Utherakt, who looked at him with sympathy and then at his son.

- You can't help it, Bryce. - Uther told him.

- How is it just a child. - Teyrn said incredulously.

- The way to the throne will be strewn with his and others' sufferings. - said Other, wryly.

- But… - He didn't manage to finish the sentence when his friend interrupted him

- Never decent throne, and will try to conquer fate, but in vain. - Uther said.

Then there was another cry, and Bryce couldn't stand it and walked over to the baby and picked it up and sat on the throne holding Arthur. Suddenly darkness came, engulfing Uther and trying to reach him and the baby, then a white dragon appeared and lit up the whole room.

Bryce then woke up for real and saw that it was beginning to dawn. He entered the children's room and found Arthur sleeping sweetly. He smiled and said - Dream quiet dreams, my little king.

After breakfast and stocking up, the procession continued its journey to Wysokoża. As the sun began to set, they left the Imperial Highway and set up camp near Ghelren's Pass. Teyrn chose a nearby hill to the left of the road. Bryce drove up to Cheese Roland - Roland, come interview me and we'll talk.

The commander of the knights was surprised, but nodded his head in agreement, he only rode up to ser Richard - Ser Richard you command the protection of teyrna and her children until our return.

- Commander's orders. - The knight replied eagerly and quickly set to work.

Teyrn and the knight commander left the camp. Bryce and Roland rode for an hour past the pines, spruces, and many other species of mountain trees, until they saw Lake Calenhad, which looks beautiful at sunset. The sun's rays reflected from the lake's surface, and in the water, you could see the Magin's Circle Towers. Teyrn dismounted from his horse on the sandy ground covered with pebbles, then approached the lake, staring away into the distance. Roland dismounted from his mount, then slowly approached his master.

Bryce looked at the knight and said calmly - I wanted to talk to you because I think you will keep a secret, but first… - he broke off and walked over to the horse, taking the shields and pulling the sword from its scabbard, adding - we will measure ourselves.

- My lord why, fight me? - the knight asked, slightly concerned.

- Because I need to know if I chose right. - he said definitely and added - and one more thing you have to fight seriously. It's an order.

Roland drew his two-handed sword and assuming the position "Plow" that is, the right leg is bent at the front and the left leg straight at the back. The weapon was positioned at the hip position at a 45 ° angle with its head upwards. Teyrn saw this and smiled slightly to himself and took the position of "Walk" face. For a moment they circled each other, eyeing each other and looking for a bow in defense of the opponent. Roland finally attacked, moving smoothly into the "Hawk Garda" and dealing quick and murderous blows from above the head. Bryce covered himself with the shield slowly backing away until he counterattacked shortening the distance and attacked the shield sending the knight to the ground and trying to deliver a blow. Roland, however, parried the thrust and rolled to his left, rising quickly and delivering a powerful side blow sending the teyrn to the ground. Then, running to the opponent and placing the tip of the sword on the teyrn's chest, ending the duel. Bryce laughed and said - I knew you were strong but I didn't think you were so strong.

As he got up from the ground with the help of Roland, who shook his hand, he looked hisemuric in the eyes one more time, then calmly took a deep breath.

- Forgive me for wanting to check you out, but nowadays it's hard to find a trusted person. - Teyrn said regretfully as she sheathed his sword.

- I understand what you mean my lord. - he said calmly and added - But I don't understand why you wanted to check if I can be trusted

- Because I want you to protect and be with Arthur at all times. - Teyrn answered firmly.

- It is obvious that I will proudly defend the Cousland family. - he announced in a firm tone.

Bryce shook his head slightly and told the knight the truth - Roland, Arthur is not a mom, at least not of blood.

- What are you talking about ladies - he asked in horror, thinking about it? "Could Teyrna betray my master?"

- Let me tell you everything. - Bryce announced seriously.

Teyrn slowly told the story of Arthur's conception about Uther, his true origin, and the man's death. He also said that for the time being they must keep the boy's origins a secret at all costs.

- So you understand why I'm asking you to protect Arthur? - Bryce asked in a clearly determined and pleading tone.

- Yes my Teyrnie, but I admit it all looks like a fictional story. - he said thoughtfully, then added. - But I know that if someone other than you, myteyrnie, had told me that, I would never have believed it.

Teyrn breathed a sigh of relief. The knight commander got down on his knees with his sword stuck in winter.

-That's why I Roland Aeden Buckingham of the green falcon coat of arms swear: " To defend Arthur Utherson and hold on to him until the last hour of my life. " having sworn this he stood up and bowed his head respectfully.

- Thank you my friend, it means a lot to me. - Bryce said with sincere joy.

- I think it's time to go back, my teyrna, otherwise Ryszard will send a search team for us. - the knight said with a smile.

- You are right my friend. Let's go. - Bryce announced They got on their horses and walked calmly towards the camp.

At the same time.

Eleanor and Eowyn were preparing food for the children and the warriors together. Suddenly they heard Arthur's crying. Eowyn dropped everything and ran to the boy and Teyrna rushed behind her. Teyrna knew when she saw this that her friend would do anything to protect her son. She walked over to her and took the baby in her arms, looking at it with love and concern.

- Who would have thought a baby like this had such a big role to play? - Eleanor said anxiously.

- You are right, lady, but the judgments of the Maker are unexplored. - announced the man with eyes full of hope.

- Looking at this baby, I feel guilty about what I almost did. - said Teyrna with tears in her eyes.

Éowyn looked strangely at her mistress and could not repeat herself without asking

- What are you talking about? What almost happened?

- If it weren't for Bryce, I would have removed the baby. - Eleanor said, her voice breaking.

- Why did you want to do something so stupid? - said the man with elation.

- I think you are forgetting Eowyn - teyrna calmly warned her.

- I'm sorry, my lady, but you know very well that I cannot have children of my own, and I would very much like that. - Éowyn said with deep regret and tears.

Just then little Arthur started crying again, sensing the mood. Teyrna tried to soothe him out of the corner of her eye, glancing at her friend. Upon seeing her, she handed her the baby so that she would try to calm it down. She evinced the child and calmly began to cuddle him and hum the same melodies as before.

- I wanted to do this because Arthur is not Bryc's son. - announced Eleanor in a calm tone.

- How is that? Does teyrn know? - asked the mansion looking at her mistress.

- Of course he knows. - said teyrna and added - You see Arthur is the last living offspring of the First Human Kings and not just any Dracorian themselves.

- Like, who was Arthur's real father? - Éowyn asked with considerable interest.

- Arthur's real father is Uther Tarrdragon. - said Teyrna sadly and added - He captured me by deception using magic with which he took on my husband's face.

She continued the story taking her son in her arms. She told her about that night, the discovery of the truth, and Bryc's oath. Éowyn slowly began to understand everything then she remembered the prophecies from the old days and understood that the time had come when she began to slowly fulfill herself.

- I understand what you are asking me to do, and swear that I will do whatever it takes to protect Arthur. - Éowyn swore with sincerity and firmness in her eyes.

- Thank you. I am eternally grateful to you. - Eleanor said gratefully.

Parents' Concern And the Messenger of the Most High

Bryce and Roland returned to the camp just before dark. The camp was fortified with a makeshift stockade and towers made of earth and wood. It was evident that Ser Ryszard knew his thing about quick consolidation. In the center of the camp was Teyrna's family tent. Marion seemed absent at dinner, and Fergus noticed their parents.

- You need to talk to Fergus, he's been moody since the attack. - said Eleanor of the husband.

- You can see that Marion is also absent, maybe you should have a few words with her. - Bryce said.

Teyrna nodded and looked at her daughter, clearly noticing that something was wrong. The loyal parents took their children for a little chat, Teyrn took their son for a walk, and Eleanor handed Arthur Eowine. Bryce and Fergus were walking by the slope, the concerned father finally asked - What's up son, have you been distracted since that incident?

- I don't know what to think of all of this, Father. - the boy announced with obvious fear.

Teyrn was looking closely at the boy and he understood what was biting him.

- I know that son of teyrn is not fit for this, but when I saw that monster I was terrified. - his son told him with a breaking voice.

- Fear is normal for everyone, but you managed to control it and protect your mother and sister, then I made me proud again - my father explained with sincerity in his eyes.

- Really? - Fergus asked.

- Of course, son, you are our little hero. - Bryce announced with a tender voice.

Fergus felt joy and warmth in his heart then, and he hugged his father quickly. Teyrn patted his head and they began to slowly make their way towards the tent.

Meanwhile with Eleanor and Marion. Terna and her daughter were sitting by the fire staring at the flames. Eleanor finally asked calmly - What's going on baby girl?

- Nothing, mother. - the girl replied.

- I can see you can't fool your mother. - Eleanor told her calmly.

- It's really nothing but that - She hesitated for a moment but finally prevailed - I'm just wondering what will happen now, when my brother shows up.

- I understand you're afraid that we'll stop loving you, right? - teyrna asked with concern.

- Yes. - the girl nodded.

- You don't have to worry about that, little daughter. - her mother explained.

Marion looked at her happily.

- You see darling of course we're going to be spending more time with your little brother now, but that's because he needs it now, you'll understand when you become a mother too. - Teyrna explained to her.

- Really? - Marion asked.

- Yes. - she nodded and nodded.

They both hugged tightly and stayed like that for a few moments then Bryce and Fergus came. The family tied to the tent and slowly got ready to go to sleep. Roland was unable to sleep that night, so he decided to go training alone as he was used to. He walked five kilometers from the camp, lit a fire, bared his sword, and began with a series of cuts and warm-up thrusts. Then he began the actual training, drew a circle on the ground and began to do pirouettes, parades, feints, curtains and other sequences in the style of a two-handed blade fight. He trained like this for an hour until he was getting tired. He sat down in front of the fire and began to drink the water from his wineskin. As he sat there he wondered about what had happened during Arthur's birth and what Teyrn had told him about. "Maker. You can really see that big changes are coming" he thought to himself. Then they will kneel and start praying looking for an answer - Maker our Father in heaven, please answer if what happened is your will.

He swallowed and continued - Lord of the whole world, please, if it is a will, protect this boy and lead him, and if you demand payment, take my life. - having finished praying, he fell into silence.

In this he heard a strange rustling, he sprang to his feet in a flash and he wields his sword in both hands. From the darkness of the forest they will send a hooded figure by the postage and build Roland recognized that she was a woman. Without waiting he asked - Who are you, lady.

- Calm down Ser Roland, I'm not here to hurt you. - said the stranger, Roland was stunned that she knew his name and asked the question again - How do you know what it's called.

- I know a lot and that your heart is tormented by doubts. - the woman replied.

- How can you know what's bothering me? - Roland asked suspiciously.

- I understand your distrust, but you have nothing to fear on my part. - replied the stranger.

- Who are you woman? - asked the commander of the knights irritably.

- When the time comes, find out but now is the more important thing. - the mystery woman announced. Roland stroked his chin curiously.

- You must train little Arthur as best you can and support him when he needs it, and protect him from going astray as his ancestors did. - said the stranger confidently.

- How do you know who the boy is? - Roland asked quickly.

- I know a lot and I know human hearts, therefore I know that both the Maker and the Creators chose you to be the protector of the future king. - the woman said and then turned and disappeared into the woods.

Roland didn't know what to think, he pinched himself, trying to see if she had dreamed it. When it turned out to be real, he put out the fire and returned to the camp with a clearly thoughtful expression on his face. He lay down on the bed and fell asleep. It was dawn, and they all slowly woke up getting ready to go. Roland noticed Eowine, who had just begun making breakfast for the Teyrn and their children. He came up to her and told her what happened last night because he knew that he also knew the truth about Arthur, then Éowyn shared a prophecy with him - When I was still a teenage woman I heard a prophecy from an old man.

- What did she sound like? - Roland asked, stroking his chin.

- The stoves will resound again with the flames and the sound of steel. A dragon will awaken from the ashes of an ancient fortress. The three mate peoples will unite. Old glory and knowledge will be resurrected. Breaking the sword will regain its power. The wheelchair king will return to the capital. And his children will rule with four crowns. - said the man with a serious expression.

- You think Arthur is the man of the prophecy? - asked the knight a bit doubtfully.

Éowyn just nodded as she returned to prepare breakfast.

- We will see what the future holds for us. - Roland said, glancing up at the sky, and after breakfast, the retinue continued its journey to Highever.