“It is good to see the daughter of Nildrian visiting her father’s home, and the Emenasari region rejoices to be visited by our High King and Queen,” The Elven priest in the pale-blue robe bowed low.

Heads turned to look at Niamh, then at Lorcan.

“Please tell me you all have heard of my father and his homeland!” Niamh whispered over her shoulder to her company reproachfully. A few warriors looked away in shame.

Lorcan stepped forward, “Who are ...