Gaeded

Gæded and Phaewyn decided to search for the company, even though their wounds were still freshly patched up and healing. They decided to search downstream for the others, as it was a sensible place to start. They gave Eaworth a wide berth, ending up climbing a large hill. The climb was hard on the wounded pair and so they found a copse of trees and decided to rest.

Gæded had stumbled away from Eaworth, in search of safety. Phaewyn was keeping watch for the residents of Eaworth, though they did not ask her to, and so saw Gæded stumble up. Gæded collapsed onto her, and she could not hold the weight of the injured woman, with her bad arm. However, some of the soldiers came over and helped lift Gæded and took her into the camp.

The gates had been taken, but the mead hall still stood, so they protected it, even if it was not their own, or they did come from this land.

Gæded saw the messenger appear, galloping fast on his horse. She wandered over to hear what he had to say, whilst the others enjoyed Lieta's stew. She did not like the news he brought, but there was no use hating him for it - now they had to get ready for the fast-approaching fight. 

The Huntsmaster was able to walk, so Gæded took her outside and sat with her by the Meadhall, which was closed to them. Gæded ended up sparring one of the young soldiers, who insulted her because of her scars.

The Huntsmaster and Gaeded went out scouting, because of the orc threat. They saw an encampment upon the hill. Gaeded told Athlenah to climb up the rock to see the camp better. The Huntsmaster saw a path up and they quickly moved there. They managed to get in and found that it was empty.