Haldor looked up at the Ogress."Your father is a great friend of mine, last time I saw him he was fine. He spoke of home once or twice. As my friend said, I believe that he is far away now, but he'll probably be returning in a few months." Haldor walked over the the side table, and turned toward the Elf, in discussion with Jess."An archery competition? I've never fired a bow in my life, but I guess it can't be that hard. Bartholemew I'm sure will put up a very good challenge for all of us. Have you been aquainted with Jess? She puts up with Haldor, and she probably has a hidden talent for archery, like with many things. Sorry, I didn't catch your name. I am the Nord Haldor Skovgaard." Haldor sat on a chair next to Jess, and waved for some mead to be brought around."Have you heard anything recently about the gnome Szalinski?"