Meeting

Standing in front of a small mansion is Lady Narissa, an older woman with greying hair, and two steps behind her is a curly haired blonde woman.

"Welcome my queen, would you like time to rest , a meal, or a bath?"

"No I want to settle this matter as quickly as possible."

"I see, then let us retire to to sitting room, my guards will see to yours."

After sitting and a glass of lemon water the queen and Lady Narissa began to discuss the situation.

"My Queen, my late husband let those elves squat on that land, because it wasn't worth much , but recently valuable resources were discovered there that could not only enrich my lands but the entire kingdom as well. These lands belong to us humans and we need to see these elves gone. I know you will handle this matter My Queen. "

Later that night Arerto received a knock on her guest room door, it was the curly blonde haired woman from early.

" Hello my queen , my name is Claudia, Lady Narissa's niece ,and I wanted to tell you something of importance. "

" Her niece ? Why didnt she introduce you."

" It is because my father was a commoner, but that is not relevant. My aunt is concerned not just about acquiring the resources, but she seems to have some fear of the elves' leader as well. I dont know why as we have always lived in peace with elves, I just thought you should know this as well. "

"Thank you, Claudia for telling me this."

The next morning she and her group set out into the swamp, one of her scouts had located and contacted the elves about a meeting. As she and the group waited, five elves approached when near four stayed back, but one continued forward. The elf was around 30 moons old, handsome, and wearing light clothes and boots.

" An honor to met you Queen Arerto, my name Ishton, welcome to our swamp."

"Well met Ishton let us begin these talk so that we may resolve this problem. "

"Yes your highness, and I actually have a solution, not only would my people be willing to mine the minerals for you, in exchange for fair wages and the right to continue living on this land. You could also make me the new lord."

"What?!" Arerto was shocked at the elf's bold proposal.

"It is told that Lord Istanol didn't have any heirs, but that is not the truth. His marriage with Lady Narissa was cold in and out of the bedroom. He found comfort in my mother's arms. I am Lord Istanol's son and here is the proof!"

Ishton hands over a scroll written by Lord Istanol,swearing on the Goddess that Ishton is his son, it is signed and stamped by the late Lord's seal.

"Lady Narissa fears this truth and that I will claim my birthright. So your highness what is your decision?"