They didn't want the precedent to be that they were mistrustful of Nickronian mages, but the way they treated Commander Henry and Sylaron the last time they were in their presence, Irene, Felix, Trenton, Bren, Sven and Siverly all approached the situation with caution.
Deciding it was best to travel as a unified body, they all went on horseback to the outer edge of the forests and on the path that led north to Nickron when they were summoned.
However, all they were met with was one single mage. The one Siverly's grandfather seemed to speak to the most. When she pulled off her hood, long, black hair was revealed. She bore the appearance of someone as young as Irene, but because of the mage blood in her veins it meant she was likely in her 30's or 40's, Siverly would estimate.
"I thought you said the mages summoned us," Irene mentioned to Felix when they were all stopped and climbing on their horses.
