"Enough," Teral said, appearing in the doorway and seeing Ariadne's rising anger, stepping between her and Barty. "You are caught between a tyrant with the power of a titan and a dragon who will bring hell down on everyone if you do not act speedily, and yet you sit here arguing." He turned to Ariadne. "You are in no state to travel, however I know enough of your family to realise there is no point trying to stop you, and at least you will not be travelling alone." He turned back to Barty. "There is no quick way north, however there are ways which may bypass the more dangerous elements of the Orcs. I can show you the way, and with that sword," he said, pointing at the Dawnhammer Blade, "the dragons are more likely to listen. Stormrider's father swore allegiance to that blade, if you have honourable reasons to travel there he will give you an airing."<br/><br/>"I can travel fine," Ariadne snapped. "I am done being protected. But if Teral is offering us aid, I believe we should take it, the danger that lies ahead doesn't scare me."