Bancross

Duncadda, Waelden and Yllfa sitting together in the barn near the Bancross meadhall, planning a social gathering for the villagers and visitors, to brighten the mood in uncertain times.

Ethel happily joins in with any training or archery practice. The strange designs that appeared overnight in the field behind the house do not worry her.

(Hero Forge)

Many of the inhabitants of Bancross train when they can. Yllfa defends her pottage with her staff and a well aimed kick, imagining she is defending something, or someone, far more precious. 

(Hero Forge)

Another day of regular training to keep the mind and body sharp, ready to serve the mark.

And then came the day when Waelden was able to feel the fresh grass under his feet again. Though it would still be some weeks before he could walk unaided, his broken foot had healed well. He was eager to be active, but wise enough to heed Yllfa's cautions. The afternoon the bindings were cut away from his foot, he and Yllfa visited the horses in their nearby yard. Waelden put aside his much disliked crutches for a short time, and steadied himself with the fence. Soon he would be walking and riding properly again, to both his and Ealfin's pleasure..