Kyralae continued to chat on and off with Groog. When they approached the city gates, Groog fell silent in awe. Although the city was on the edge of his forest, he had never ventured this far out. He mentioned that there were strange goblin stories that spoke of this place. "Lots of goblin say this place is cursed. Even strong strong goblin no come here."<br/><br/>Kyra looked upon the city walls with interest.  It was quite the spectacle. The architecture intrigued Kyra, as it was simple and yet elegant. She drew her attentions to Groog's comment. "Why do they not wish to come here?"<br/><br/>"Cursed. Evil magic here. Evil beasts." He informed his Queen. This sparked an interest in Kyra, but before she could inquire more, Nymeri had convinced the guard to allow them entry into the city. The gate was lifted and Groog gasped in fear. "Right. They was right. Magic!" He cried out. Kyra entered the city, holding back a laugh. She dismissed the guards suspicious glances at her. They passed a stray dog, it barked energetically at the group from the sidelines. Groog pointed at it and whispered, "Evil beast!" He clutched fearfully at Kyra's neck.<br/><br/>Kyra calmed herself and when she could speak without laughing she replied to Groog. "What you do not understand, is not always magic."<br/><br/>"What you mean?" The young goblin questioned.<br/><br/>"The door to the city is lifted by a series of gears and chains. Not by magic. And that is a dog, not an evil beast. It is descended from wolves, maybe you've seen them before in your forest. See no magic."<br/><br/>Groog bit his lip, trying his best to comprehend all that his Queen had just said. He sheepishly admitted, "Groog does not know what you know. To Groog, door is magic. To Groog," the goblin paused to remember the word," dog is evil beast. Maybe one day Queen can teach Groog magic." He said, trying not to hurt Kyra's feelings.<br/><br/>Understanding, Kyra chuckled. "Maybe one day. Maybe." She murmured to herself as they arrived at the Inn.