Fannon stood at the top tower away from prying eyes and mouths that could talk.<br/><br/>Since Duke Martin had left with little word Fannon had come out of retirement to ensure the Castle continued to run smoothly. He looked out over the countryside and he suddenly felt a great weariness overcome and let out a long sigh. The last few days had been tiring and long. He had managed to hide the strange deaths from most of the rumour mongers but it would be all over the Castle in a day or so. In his hand he had penned four notes that he knew must reach Kulgan of Stardock. He would know who to inform and be able to do it without causing too much alarm.<br/><br/>The pigeons had returned with their notes each time as if something was preventing them from going from Crydee.<br/><br/>Letting out another huge sigh Fannon had not realized that the four lads had climbed the steps quietly and were lined up. Peredur and Lukas stood before him along with Squire Nelson and Morgan from the temple.   All of them looked nervous and surprised to be awoken so early.<br/><br/>“Ah Boys. Thankyou for coming. I know it is late and you are probably not sure why. I cannot tell you much apart from I want you all to make your way to Stardock. Peredur you will go with Squire Lukas.  and Morgan you will go with Squire Nelson. Peredur I want you to go overland through the Green Heart and past the Gray towers and I want you Morgan to go by boat past the Straits of Darkness. Both routes will be dangerous at this time of year but I am confident you will both be able to make it. I will say no more apart from you must get ready to leave now.”<br/><br/>He passed them all their sealed messages and told them to keep them safe. He did not add that should their partner not make the journey they should take their message on alone.<br/><br/>Outside a lone Huntsman waited for the two young adventurers. He waited with their horses just outside of town while they sneaked out….<br/>