A friend that can’t be found

My feet are screaming at me. I’ve followed his trail for what feels like months and still nothing. Always a few steps behind. Broken branches, footprints, and a few wet leafs… Something or someone is controlling Marcus. Something… New. We tried all we could to cure him, but it wasn’t enough. It ran deeper than some toxin or tincture. Although maybe he did feel betrayed. I remember what he said just before he bolted; “All for two gold coins…” Those words echoed in my head frequently. Each time causing my guts to squirm with guilt…

The trail is getting cold, however. And with so many foreign troops around it’s making it even more difficult to find Marcus. I haven’t been back since the summit so all I can imagine is that Lady Dey-jardan is mobilizing her troops against the friendly dutchies.

I can only hope that Bruzog and the others can handle what’s coming. I’ve tried to gather Intel along the way, but I can’t lose sight of why I’m out here. I have to find Marcus before I return… Whenever that may be.

I have to find my friend.