Not one to stand on ceremony and clearly not intimidated by Ryanne's status, Alys inhaled a third of her stew immediately.

Ryanne began discussing strategy regarding the things the map revealed, leaving her food where Lana had left it.

Then the man sitting alone at the end of dining room got up and strode to their table.

At the same time, the raven flew, resting on the mantel.

In a hoarse voice the man said, "A word of advice, if you please, Lady"

"You should destroy that map now. It will only bring evil to you and these others."

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