Chapter 8 - Chapter 7

Birch -



Even now, far from that accursed place of slavery, I am still not truly free. I cannot rest until I have freed those still under the power of Lord Krienach. This is something I must do. Do not bother coming after me, I will be long gone by the time you are reading this. Please, don't worry. There are more of us out there. I will find help.

- Pennybrite Moonsparrow





P.S. Enclosed is my medallion. Think of it as a promise that I will return someday.





Penny closed up the envelope with the letter and medallion inside and set it on Birch's lap. He slept on peacefully. “Farewell my friend, I will not forget you.” she whispered, and leaned down and kissed him softly. Then she left the room, closing the door carefully behind her.



As Pennybrite passed through the dim corridors to the main door, she was surprised to find a haversack full of supplies, a cloak, and a walking stick in front of the big, wooden door. A note was pinned to the haversack. She pulled it off, holding it up to a wall torch so she could read it better.



Penny -



I was told in a dream that you would be leaving. I know of your quest, and I wish you luck. Until we meet again…
[ulist]
Lady Daerose
[/ulist]


Penny smiled. She put on the cloak, shouldered the haversack, and picked up the walking stick.

A cool breeze blew in Penny's face as she stepped outside. She pulled up the hood of her cloak and looked up to the sky. The moon shone unusually bright, and the sky was pricked with stars. As the haremaid walked down the path to Mossflower woods, she recalled an old traveling song and began singing softly to herself.



“None have traveled this road before,

I see no tracks in the dirt,

So who knows,

Where this road will lead me?



The stars and sky and trees,

Are my only companions.

It's quiet here,

I wander alone…”

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