CAEDMON
The spring turns to summer in Caedmon and all are relieved to feel the renewed warmth. There are many preparations at The Northgate as work is continuing quickly.
With the alarming report from the scouts that the giants had camped but have left, a larger expeditionary force is sent north. The entire northern army is put on alert as the weeks drag on and nothing is heard from the men. A messenger finally arrives after three weeks, reporting that the expeditionary force has encountered no force of giants. However, with all the snow melted and cleared it is discovered what has happened to the giants. Several miles north of the encampments the expeditionary force discovered a large battlefield. The giants seemed to have turned on one another, though for what reason it is unclear. Scores of dead giants are found, most bludgeoned to death. A message is sent to the force withdrawing them from the north.
With this news the kingdom is overjoyed. Festivals are held and there is much celebrating. Work on the Northgate is nearly abandoned for a time.
King Dolan expects that there may be something behind this luck for Caedmon and quietly begins sending for well-trained scouts to explore the northern areas. King Dolan also makes sure that the Northgate will be completed, though with the immediate threat gone the work is less hurried.
With the summer months bringing nothing but prosperity the people of Caedmon find much to celebrate...