"The advantage of having been friends with a real elf," Carolina said with a chuckle as she looked at the three's astonishment at her skills. "I doubt either of you two have anywhere near the magical capability to hide from someone who knows what to look for. But that is not why I am here."<br/><br/>"They're little more than children Carolina," Vennar said exasperatedly. "You cannot expect me to take them north with me?"<br/><br/>"This is not a task you can do alone," Carolina reply firmly. "For once bow to my superior age you old fool." She turned to the other two. "I am Carolina, this city's historian and one of the few who know the true dark secret that lies at its heart. Before we continue I would ask you two two questions: what are your names, and what do you know of the story of Myraz, the ruler of this city?"