They reached Roche, and while Jessamyn stayed in the Theodulf castle, busy redecorating it, a lot happened in the kingdom. Jerrick had ordered everything brought into the castle by Imogen to be thrown out, and he asked Jessamyn to fill the place with items she liked.
Under the direct orders of the crown prince, all lords mobilized their men to scout the Great Green Forest for any smuggling gangs.
The orders were clear and ruthless: no prisoners. Any smuggler found was to be killed on sight. Reports of mutts—twisted, dangerous creatures—caused a stir among the common people.
Whispers of the Lycaon Wulfhednar's arrival spread as sightings of a white wolf in the forest eliminating the mutts were confirmed. The wolf had also revealed a crucial piece of information: silver weapons could kill the mutts.
