"Rise, Hauke," Ashlynn said, stepping forward and holding out both of her hands to the young Frost Walker before anyone in the crowd could truly react to the stunning declaration the young man had made.
Only Savis, sitting among the honored guests, possessed an understanding of how momentous this moment really was. The two rings in his ear marked not only the fall of mighty Eldritch Lords, but also the victories that brought their territories into the Tangled Wood, expanding Hamdi's reach and paving the way for his recognition as a High Lord rather than a mere Eldritch Lord.
