Kingdom of Ash

Aedion reached them, panting and so
relieved he might vomit upon the shining
planks.
Rolfe let go of Lysandra, offering her his
cloak completely. As the shifter wrapped it
around herself, he said, “You looked like you
were in need of a rescue.”
Aedion only embraced the man, then
nodded toward Rolfe’s gloved hands. “I
assume we have that map of yours to thank.”
“Turns out it’s good for something other
than plundering.” Rolfe smirked. “Ravi and
Sol of Suria intercepted us near the northern
border,” he admitted. “They thought you
might be in trouble—and sent us this way.”
He ran a hand through his hair. “They remain
with what’s left of your fleet, guarding the
coast. If Morath attacks from the sea, they
won’t have enough ships to stand a chance. I
told them that, and they still ordered me