I think someone might have already killed him, from what I hear, but that was before you or I arrived here. [ Plenty had been whispering about the murder that had set off the Queen's rage and already started conflict between Thorne and the Free Cities.

But she lets the girl slide down beside her and bumps her shoulder in return, in comfort if nothing else. She hums in agreement about the resting, but focuses on the latter question to answer instead. ] I have, actually. There are quite a few from my home here, from what I understand. Not that surprising, I suppose, if they did any research in who they were Summoning beforehand. If you wanted powerful fighters to defend your realm, mine had plenty to choose from. Of course getting them agree to do that is another matter entirely.