Friends In Reitan

Friends In Reitan is the thirty-fifth chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Palus' group emerges upon the western side of the mountains, seeing the city of Reitan against the river ahead. The legion makes camp at the base of the mountains a good few miles from the city and remains where it is for the night, sending cavalry out to check the slopes and roads for any sign of Soltas and Haebin, the black legionnaires, the caravan, or Valon. The soldiers are quick to celebrate at first but soon grow resentful of not pushing on into the city, and as night falls songs are lifted up into air. Most notably, someone takes to singing O King Unnamed using the western verses.

In the morning Palus is woken by Ysir who alerts him to a group appraoching from Reitan. Palus recognizes the lead rider as Eimer, someone he is accustomed to handling from his time with the caravans. Eimer acts as ambassador to the legion and is about to ask what is happening, but Palus know shtat Gryvel went to Reitan the night before and likely told the council all about the legion. Eimer confirms this, asking why Valon went into the Ebonmire, but ultimately deems him dead and not worth worrying about. He also notes that the council would like to speak with Palus at his earliest convenience.

Gadden soon arrives, prepared to negotiate their way into the city, but is enraged to find that they were allowed in regardless and had spent the day and night in the field voluntarily. He demands permission to go and sit in comfort and Palus accuses him of leaving the army, prompting Gadden to remind the general that he knows what was said to Palus regarding his obligations to Nazrin. He also states that there are likely numerous letters awaiting him there, and is eager to go with Eimer's group as they prepare to leave. Palus promises to join soon after, admitting to Ysir that he is suspicious of the intents within the city as Eimer leaves.

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