***CONTENT WARNING: GROSSNESS***
The Highlands were around four day's ride from Moonstone castle. The closer they came, the more barren the landscape became. The rolling, grass-covered hills changed to sparse, rocky outcrops as they went, making their destination seem almost desolate.
The Highlanders had lived in the north ever since the original capital had been built. They could trace their heritage all the way back to when the Star Continent was called Alconia. As they neared the boarder, Skye gripped her reins in anticipation..
Petrie had let a few things slip whenever he was with them. She knew that they were more advanced than the Alconians had thought they were. A thrill shot through Skye as she thought about all of the new discoveries awaiting them in the Highlands...
