"Yes." Knight Davies bowed and withdrew.
...
On the rest of the journey, as they drew ever closer to the heart of the Continent's faith and power, similar visits and chance encounters became more frequent.
As one of the few Legendary Powerhouses on the Continent, the carriage of Melfield, the "Thunder Sword," was like a magnet, attracting the gazes of all powers along their route.
For the vast majority of nobles, Lords, and even some within the Church, the inclinations and attitude of a Legend—even a vaguely expressed one—could influence their judgment of the future situation.
Thus, every so often, groups with different Heraldic Banners would "coincidentally" meet them at crossroads, or "happen" to be encamped next to them at post stations or campsites.
Some were Great Nobles of high status and power, like the Duke of Orleans, who came with probing and networking intentions.
