The Wolf and the Halla

In the Lions Den

They approached Clan Lyklor close to noon. They had went around the mountains rather than over it, of course that only made sense. The closer they got to the plains the colder it had gotten. Snow bit at their faces and the wind only pushed it into all the crevices of their clothes. Adani called fire to keep herself warm, though she felt bad for the others in the group who were not magically inclined.

She had dreamt the night before of entering the camp, eyes blazing with the flames of her anger, and burning the man who hurt Aravae with an intensity none other than hell itself knew. Of course, it was just a dream, she would not do that. Even if she wanted to.

She wondered if the troops had set up camp on the other side of the plains. And how fast they could get there if everything went horribly wrong. Of course the spies that Leliana had sent were probably watching right now. They had probably been watching everything this entire trip. She flushed at the thought of that, feeling violated that they may have heard her conversation with Revansa, but quickly realized that at least her thoughts had been private.

They approached the camp carefully. She pulled a white flag from her pocket and held it over her head. She was disgusted by the flag, it meant weakness and she was not weak, however she wanted to try and resolve this calmly.

As they approached the gate, she noticed archers along the wall and she halted her march. "We come from the Inquisition in place of Lavellam and wish only to speak to your Keeper." She stated. One of the men lowered his weapon and nodded to another across the way from him. He lowered his also. They disappeared for a moment, and then the gate began to open.

A woman greeted them at the gate with a simple gesture and motioned for them to follow her. Adani looked to Revansa and saw the look in his eyes matched what she was thinking. Something isn't right about this place. They followed the woman through the camp. Large horses looked up from their hay to regard the strangers, but we're quickly disinterested and returned to their meal.

Despite how the elves of the Clan had made her feel on their previous debuts, it was a beautiful place. The grass was green, even though it was cold. There were beautifully made houses and trees weighed down with plump purple fruit. The thought of the fruit made her mouth water. Then she noticed the people, or rather the silence. All the people had stopped their routine to have a look see.

Their cold eyes stared on in disinterest and dislike. She felt smothered beneath the weight of their gazes. She swallowed hard and looked to Solas who didn't at all look phased by their hard stares. He gave her a reassuring smile. She just turned her attention to the woman leading them deeper into camp.

Their guide brought them to a large clearing where she told them to wait. Then she rushed off quickly. They were alone for now and Adani released breath she didn't realize she had been holding. Revansa laughed nervously. When everyone glared at him he explained "They are a friendly bunch, hmm?" His lighthearted attempt failed and everyone looked at each other frightfully. Cassandra opened her mouth to say something but was interrupted by a man approaching.

"Ah hello, agents of the Inquisition!" He announced his arrival enthusiastically. They turned to face him and he regarded Adani and Revansa with squinted hazel eyes. "Dalish? Why are you with the Inquisition?"

Adani stepped forward, "I am Adani Lavellan, First of Clan Lavellan, and also the Inquisitor." She stated. "I come in the stead of my Clan to discuss the recent actions of your men."

He clenched his jaw, but then forced a smile. "Where are my manners?" He said coldly, "I am Keeper Grethon of Lyklor." He turned quickly on his heel, making his white hair cut through the air, "Please, come. I will arrange a meeting."