The preparations for the train presentation were done. They did minor tests to see if the train would move, but they didn't make it go too far.
Once they were sure that everything was fine, Lucen decided that it was finally time to show everyone the fruit of their labor.
Vardon had sent an invitation to the King to see what his son and the people in Ironhold had created.
The invitation did not go unanswered. Three days later, the banners of the royal house appeared on the northern road, their colors unmistakable even from afar.
King Ragnor came alongside his wife, but none of his children were with them. It had been quite some time since the King had last set foot in Ironhold, the most powerful stronghold of Norvaegard, its greatest shield from all threats inside and out.
He had been here precisely six times in his life. One with his father, the previous king, the second time was when the former duke died, and Vardon became the duke.
