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As they crossed the mountain range, the seasons changed. Fine white flakes began to fall from the sky.
"Wow! It’s snowing, Sister Serati!”
"We’d better hurry over the mountains," Serati said.
"If it piles up too much, we’ll have a problem," Varos added.
The child reveled in the snow with pure joy, while the adults frowned. Thankfully, they were nearly through the mountain range. Holding onto their chilled cheeks, they pushed on for another half-day. Sunlight fractured across the white snow, and a light breeze scattered fine snowflakes into the air. The crunch of dry snow accompanied every step.
Finally, the vast plains unfolded before them. A river carved its way down from the mountains, slicing the land like a blade before merging with a greater waterway.
On a hill to the right of the river stood a stately, old-fashioned fortress. On the opposite bank lay an expansive town, the two connected by a grand stone bridge. This was their destination, the Grental County.
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Currently, Karnak’s group operated under the official guise of Alius, a first-class inquisitor from Hatoba, and his associates. They were hiding their true identities as members of the King’s Order from the Kingdom of Eustil, instead...
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