“I don’t see any need of wearing any clothes today.” I quipped, as I gulped down a glass of garlic juice.“But you see its raining outside sinc... morning and there is chill in the air. You may get cold.” She questioned.“Don’t worry. Even If I get cold, there is enough warmth in my mother’s heart to warm me up.” I smilingly replied. She also laughed and after some time we finished our breakfast and moved to mother’s room.I went up and closed the curtains of the window and the door and smilingly. "I am not in the mood for defiance, Lanno," said Roquan. "You are a Healer and I call upon you to do your duty to your Overlord. That is my final word."Roquan turned away without waiting for a reply. Lanno glared at him, but then turned to Taya and helped her gently herd the slaves towards the Healer office.The other two guards stood near the open door to the Portal chamber, crossbows loaded but held at their sides. The Overlord approached them. "Take up position on either side of the chamber.. "John, Michelle tells me that you are an avid chess player," Karen said."Yeah, I like playing every now and then." Karen he is being modest. Tell her how good you are," Michelle said."I'm not that good," I said."Get real, John," Michelle said. "In high school he won the city tournament, in college he was first board on his team, and he now belongs to a Chess Club in which he is one of the best players. What is your ranking again? I always forget what you call it?" I am a Master. My ranking is. When sober)• Frigrast - Head Factor - (constantly worries about the river trade)• Juro — a Fisherman (occasionally worries about dock traffic ruining his fishing)• Lankfred - Priest, Church of Yfelde Soð — God of Justice (a small petty and intolerant man who burns with zeal)• Ethrell — a Wise-woman/town healer — (a smaller but very tolerant woman with no particular regrets)• Loren - A misguided traveler who finds the right path• Arila - part fish/part young mischievous womanOn the Emerald River.