I tether Luifs to the post outside and push the door open. After so long an absence it's good to see the place hasn't changed - the roaring fire, the smells from the kitchen, the music and shouting.

Shaking the snow of my journey from my cloak and I take a seat nesar the door. Lots of new faces here, some others that look familiar. I'm not sure if anyone will remember me after being away so long, so I pour myself a horn of bright mead and take some time to rest after a long ride through the forest.

There'll be time enough to make everyone's acquaintance ...