
When he voice finally broke the silence, he tilted his head in her direction, a polite acknowledgment of her words, before he glanced below at the icy land that rose from the sea.
He could see the fractures in the ice, the warming of the days prevailing in their attempt to shift the frozen platform. There was no doubt in his mind that the next few months would see it gone for good until the next winter took over with its icy grip. While clearing the water way would be beneficial, the shifting ice was a danger he made note of. He'd have to tell those moving to and from the island that they would need to take caution.
Indeed, a fortress only penetrable from one side.he hummed in response,
though even the path you need to cross brings its own warriors from the depths.a warning, perhaps, or a shared shred of knowledge for the stranger.







