Kothar strolled across the bridge that crossed the deep chasm that surrounded the keep, he had a spring in his step after getting Rotan's assurance that he would contact the Academy.
While it wasn't a surefire way to ensure his own safety, at the very least it would keep Krieg off his back for the time being.
[I'm glad that I managed to cheer Rotan up somewhat. Seeing him like that, it was troubling to say the least. I'm beginning to wonder how much Ophil's death affected Tam. I couldn't imagine seeing him wresting the throne from Rotan before this.] Kothar turned down a street that would lead him to the Army Stables, where he could easily request a mount for the ride west.
