214 CCXIV. The Border

"We should visit our mother and brother once the mission is complete" Gridd continued, her eyes pointing to the hill of their farm, barely seen.

"Of course, sister. She will be proud to know our diplomatic achievements with the other Clans. I was wondering something else... who knows if King Einar is aware of what we're doing, has he heard of the Iron Alliance before?" continued Dag, fantasizing.

"Captain, we were only born a few days ago... even though the news are as fast as the wind, I doubt they've already reached that high" Reidar said, trying to reason realistically.

It came the evening when the four friends reached the boundary separating Jordstäl from Runar, marked by a large arch that stood imposingly on the path, with two huge stone statues on the sides, both depicting Odin with his Gungnir spear and a crow resting on his shoulder, which seemed to have his eyes turned towards them, giving a somewhat macabre look to that stretch of road.