Word of Lady Eleanor's arrival in Bluevale, Mitgardia, and her efforts to restore the land to prosperity has reached her southern neighbors in Avalonia. As an envoy of the Queen arrives to oversee the efforts of the noblemen from northern Avalonia in complying with her edicts, Dovas convinces his father that it would be in their interest to aid Bluevale. He argues a strong and prosper Bluevale will not only open possibilities for new markets and increased business but also to contain the more aggressive Clans and bands of outlaws that dwell in the Demon's Ridges. The Queen's envoy and Dovas' father reach an agreement in which, whatever supplies Bluevale needs , the Kingdom's Treasury will pay for half and the nobleman donates the other half. The nobleman dispatches, immediately, a token gift of supplies to Bluevale in hopes it arrives in time for Bluevale's mid-spring festival. Davos leads the small caravan, the Queen's envoy makes the journey with him to assess the needs of Bluevale. As they begin the ascent to Bluevale one of the Lady's rangers meets the caravan to lead them through the treacherous mountain passes safely.