Part 1

Syndra was sitting in her bedroom in the barracks of Ellren Serine when Captain Ryul entered. He'd just gotten word from the Baron Yaveserin that someone quite powerful actually wanted to meet with her, and he was keen to deliver the news immediately. 

"Princess Valmaris, I've just gotten word The Mithril Count is requesting an audience with you. He's already on his way, in fact."

"The Mithril Count?" Syndra asked.