There were several grilled fish dishes, as well as a few bread-like dishes and several fruits as well. Everything was delicious. Elves seemed to avoid spicy dishes, favoring sweet and savory dishes instead. Sourness was used to accentuate and salt was employed but minimally.

I didn't mind. I was sure eventually I'd miss salty and spicy dishes, but this was pleasant, filling and nutritious.

Once finished, the food made me desire my bed.

"How are the wards?" I asked Lymarith, wanting assurance of all of our safety before retiring for the night.

"With Valentrine's help yesterday, we were able to get all but the last of the wards renewed. We...