A beautiful sunrise graced the mountainside and dew shone like crystals everywhere it lay. As the sun reached out to capture the dew it shone like mirrors in its brilliance, and all those who saw it counted themselves lucky. A rainbow dared to glimmer for a moment, offering its colors to the sunlight before dissolving from whence it had come.

            The five awoke to the flavors of fresh herbed bread and the sizzle of pork wafting through the walls. Refreshed, they dressed eagerly and found their way back to the main room. Sunlight streamed in from high windows and a thin male crouched by the fire, slowly turning the meat. He did not bother to acknowledge the five as they filed into the room. Crinte felt a vague cloud pass over his eyes as he glanc...

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