"Many ages ago, our ancestors, together with the other clans, built a road here, and a chain of fortresses alo

"Many ages ago, our ancestors, together with the other clans, built a road here, and a chain of fortresses along it. Unfortunately they were forced to leave these lands. But now that you've established order here, we decided to return, to rekindle our clan's legacy. We found the entrance to the Adamantine Shield Fortress, but when we tried to enter..." Rudrin winces and touches her bandaged arm.