Mother to Be by bowser369 (WebArchive)

A woman pulls her white mare by her reins. The springtime air breathed life into the foliage nearby her township. Daybreak was cool and calm, fitted in a cowl and a red silk dress, Aensland was busy picking through flowers and ferns for her botany endeavors.

She heard a sound in the distance, causing her mare to neigh. She extended from her sleeve a dirk, brandishing the weapon in the direction of the noise.

"I can summon the watchmen, reveal yourself to me at once"

From out of the vegetation stepped forth a broad shouldered man, with his palms where she could see them. He was garbed with a black sando and black trousers. His long black hair covered half of his face. He looked to her solemnly and spoke.

"I did not mean to startle you, I am but a traveler seeking passage through this thoroughfare. Could you point me to the nearest populous? I need to gather a few provisions before I continue my journey."