Herbert

Herbert listened to the news from the swan in shock. It had only been days since Jock had set out across the mountains, but unless a swan could find him in the thick forest there was no way to warn him that he was walking into a trap. Herbert had to hope that his friend would be able to stay safe.

He walked quickly to the castle and went to find Alexandra.

"The Northern Kingdom is mustered for war," he said without preamble. "We need to summon the ...