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The Capital City of Capernaum: Adin
~ Winter's Coming ~[/center]

A slight tap at the door brought the [url=http://static1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20131203014911/lotr/images/c/cf/Thror_throne.jpg]great king[/url] from his stupor, his thoughts far from the darkness that had begun to press its way over the once bustling streets of his city. He grumbled a emotionless welcome toward the door only to receive another resounding knock - this one louder. A huff rose from his cracked lips as he yelled loudly for the bastard to enter, the large door creaking in effort as the unknown moved into the large throne room. 

[url=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2013/340/2/e/game_of_thrones__ascent_male_character_by_dashinvaine-d6wxjaz.jpg]Zakariah[/url] offered a quick bow and moved forward with a bounce in his step that the king almost found offensive. "Sir," his voice whispered through the large room, the sound disturbing the silence greatly. 

"What is it boy? Did I not ask that you leave me be until I received word from the gods as to how to defeat this menace?" He shook his head, his stubby fingers coming up to pull along the white and grey strands of his beard. His gaze pressed against the younger man and caused him to back up a little. The king was a giant of a man and scared most in the kingdom by his sheer size, much less his strength and stamina in battle. 

"Y-yes, Sire, but we have received word from the neighboring villages that they will be sending assistance. We will have aid by tonight, my grace. I can see in the far distance those that are beginning to ascend the great mountain to reach us." He smiled, but his lip quivered in fear. 

"This is good news. When they arrive, give them housing within the walls of the castle and have them all brought together for dinner. I shall explain myself there to them and we will began the hunt tomorrow morning." The king moved from his large bronze throne as the floor shook with his efforts. Zak muttered his regards and hurried from the room, a smile on his thin lips and hope rekindled in his heart.