"I'm glad we got that out of the way," Thalso said, his tone shifting toward formality. "Now, another warning. Everything in this castle must be earned."
Kaedros didn't fully grasp what that meant, and frankly, he didn't care. He was filthy, hungry, drained in body and mind. And he wasn't the only one. Taria looked like she had crawled through a desert storm, limping on her right leg with dried blood staining her armor.
Only Rauk looked somewhat refreshed, thanks to Keeper's strange healing.
"So..." Taria licked her parched lips. "Drink?"
Thalso nodded and turned toward one of the many tall doors lining the stone hall. "The doors on these walls lead to different parts of the house. Each with its own purpose. Some will not open to you until you earn the right. And be careful of the ones that do open willingly."
He pushed the door open. "This is the Garden. You'll find food and water here."
They followed him through,and immediately stepped into what looked like a forest.
