[ Cadens, yes, Thancred has heard the name a fair amount by now. He understands that the Free Cities, being plural, has a number of other cities in its territories (and he's seen some maps as well), but Cadens appears to be the one where the Summoned have congregated in largest number. ]

I have also only seen Castle Thorne and the town that surrounds it. We have been treated remarkably well, given rooms in which to stay and fine clothing and plenty of food.

[ Nor has any of that kindness been withdrawn, thus far. There are others who have been there for eight moons and are flourishing, though is that only because loyalty was pledged?

Thancred swings his arms behind him and then leans back on his palms, letting them press into the soil. ]

The people of Cadens are proud of their ability to create technology in place of magick, I presume?