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Shadows of riders stood far to the west at an edge of the wood below Carsikin ruin. The cloaks of the riders were dyed green thus making them blend with the forest. The canopy of the wood was thick which made sure any skylight was not getting into the forest, and clad the riders in shadow. They were the scouts for the convoy which came for the meeting of nations in Carsikin. Above them they saw smoke from the Agerthains who had arrived before them. The scouts sat calmly while they waited for the ambassador, along with the convoy, to catch up.

Alexius rode alongside the ambassadors carriage. He did not wear his costmary armor which would show that he was indeed of importance in political matters, but instead donned his blue Naurrian knight armor. The blue armor of command was also worn by the third in command of the convoy. Officially, Alexius had the position of command of the convoy, but he set it up so that nobody knew who he was. Only Maerkava Lyt'hart, the other blue knight, knew who he was. So the chain of command unofficially went with the ambassador as the commanding power to the convoy, then to Maerkava the blue knights who's army was supplied for this mission, then to Alexius who had come on request by the Naurrian leader, and he was known as Alec Lyt'hart instead of Alexius Lyt'Hart leader of Naurry.

Alexius was well liked in the convoy, but he kept away from everyone because of his eyes. Anyone who knew the line of Tenreo knew they had dark grey eyes and among common Lyt'harts it was rare to see. Although, he rarely had any trouble because of the warriors ignorance to politics and nobility. If word did reach the Ambassador that a grey eye was seen he would be requested and his cover was blown. So when ever he was present by the ambassador he wore his helm and knelt behind Maerkava. He felt it was a lot of work, but he wanted to be apart of this diplomatic meeting incognito.

The orange cloaks who were the head of the convoy met with the green cloaks. Alexius rode up ahead to get the report first hand. He kicked his spurs into his mount and the horse went into a quick trot towards the front of the line. When he got there the orange cloaks around him bowed their heads in greeting to a superior.

"Whats the word?" Alexius called out to the green cloak. In this moment the convoy was met with the rest of the green scouts who waited at the edge of the wood.

"Lord Alec, we see the fires of Agarthain forces already at the ruin. The other scouts have not seen any other nation arrive yet. We also think that this clearing before the ruins would be best for our main host." The green cloak explained. Alexius had notice that most stealth men in their order of knights were emotionless men and this man was no different. He looked through Alexius as if he didn't really matter. He could tell by his thin chin that he was not a native to Naurry and was probably brought from Erel. Alexius looked over at the orange cloak who awaited his reply then back to the green cloak.

"I don't see any objections. Berialion, you and the green cloaks are not done your scouting. I want you to continue scouting the lands. I want you to know everything about this place then report here to Gern." The green cloak nodded at his orders turned and started to give orders to his men. Gern looked at who he thought was Alec to see what the next order was. Alexius looked at the ruin. "Get ready to get the ambassador into those ruins. Order the rest of your cloaks to start setting up for the night. Make sure half your men get rest and the other are ready for watch. Those green cloaks don't seem happy..." He gave a smile that reassured Gern. "... but they know what the hell their doing."