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      “It has been an honor to meet you lady Ehlana and be defeated by the daughter of one of the chosen, my name is Sir Anthony Owen” the young Knight, Anthony Owen responds.

      “I hope this lesson has taught you that any one, male or female, with proper training can handle them self in danger, Sir Anthony” Ehlana replies.

      “Indeed it has Lady Ehlana, may Arhus guide you on your quest.”

      Ehlana and father Jeremy discuss the details of the bandit attacks before she heads out.

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      A few days to the south of Thomson Ehlana set up camp, disguise as an unarmed lone female traveler. Awaken early the next morning is by a gentle touch on the shoulder and a soft female voice saying, “Ehlana wake up, you must be ready for battle.” Ehlana, not sure if the voice that awaken her was part of a dream or not, she readies herself for an attack.

      Not far away a young man dress a simple shirt and pants with a leather vest for protection begins his daily prayer to Arhus, but this early morning it is different, he feels a peaceful present standing just behind and to the right of him; waiting. Once finish with his prayer, Rollan Conney turns, asking “May I help you?” but no one is their.

      Still feeling that present, in his mind he hears “Yes Rollan, Arhus is asking for your help this morning, not far away there is a young lady that may need your skills with a sword, even thou she is very skilled and able on handling the situation on her own. Arhus would like you to help and protect her.”

      “Who and where are you?"

      "I am your adviser to Arhus know as your, my name is not important.” The champion puts her hand on his shoulder, “I am right here and will be always here for guidance, now go north and help Ehlana.”

      Ehlana is quickly forced to use her skills in magic to keep her opponents at bay. By the time Rollan arrives to Ehlane’s campsite, light from the morning sun breaks thru the canopy brightening the small clearing. Ehlana is now battling three bandits while her horse has the forth pined to the grown. “Three ruffians against one female, that is highly unfair. Miss would you mind if I assist you with these ungrateful thugs,” Rollan asks as he enters the clearing.

      “Not at all, join in the fun. By the way my name is Ehlana, these ruffians have not given me their name or I would introduce you to them”; she answers as the sound of her sword hit her opponent’s sword.

      Bowing slightly and drawing his sword, joining the battle Rollan replies, “I am Rollan at your service” With a smile. It does not take long for Ehlana and Rollan to disarm two of the three bandits; as the third one yields.

      For the next few days, they walk the criminals back to Thomson, taking turns at night keeping watch on them. After the evening meals, Ehlana and Rollan would spar, learning from each other, improving their skills. Early morning on the forth day, they pass a farm; a middle age woman approaches them with a very concern look. “Excuse me, may I impose on your help. My husband has been gone for about two weeks; he has not returned from his hunting trip. He normally returns in three or four days, but this time he has not.”

      “Have you asked for help in town” Rollan asks?

      “Yes and they keep telling me he most likely been delayed, they also tell me they have no one available to search for him. They will send some one out as soon as possible. But I fear something has happen to him.”

      “We will be glad to help, just let us take these ruffians in town”; Ehlana responds.

      “Please hurry, I just do not know what to do.”