Aleric ordered his horse to halt and raised the Spine Staff to look in its flashing green eyes.
"The Bone Crown is near? You told me it was near Esta. I suppose we are 'close'… If I am interpreting the meaning of "close" very broadly."
"Master, that's true, and I apologize, apologize deeply! I was not very precise in pointing directions, back then. But I remember now that I saw these hills. Please, raise me higher so that I can confirm!"
"Alright…"
Aleric raised the Spine Staff as high as he could. The staff's eyes glowed brighter as it scanned the area.
"Yes! I remember this place! I was in the great Xarvain's own hand when his undead dragon flew over these hills. It felt close, because on the dragon's wings, we crossed the distance from Esta in an hour! Further north-west from there will be a cliff with more hills, and in it, a cave. There, the great Xarvain ordered his servants to build a crypt and enchanted it to fit his Bone Crown."
