Haleb consider's the Elven warrior's question for a moment before answering.  "You are right, my friend; many times I have considered settling in one of the beautiful lands I have seen since leaving Ctarin.  Why I did not, beyond wishing to see as much of the world as I could, I honestly cannot say.  I only had a feeling that the best thing to was to keep traveling north.  Perhaps it was another inspiration from the goddess, or perhaps I was still simply too close to Ctarin for comfort.  While my family may well be glad to be rid of me, they are also paranoid and status-obssessed; it is entirely possible that they would send soldiers or mercenaries to hunt me down."<br/><br/>He pauses a moment, sips his wine, and shrugs.  "As I said, I can have no way of knowing.  Ever since I left, I have trusted in the providence of Briggit, my deliverance.  I am certain that her will for me will become clear in time."