[ That's something that couldn't have been hidden, even if Damen had wanted to. He's not very good at lying. The closer they can steer to the truth of how they are, the better he will be able to maintain the ruse. ]

I am. Akielos has known something of peace for the last six years. Before that, we were at war, and I have led men in many battles.

Laurent is the same. He may be smaller than I, but he is not to be underestimated.

[ He probably wouldn't mind being underestimated, though. ]

You say it is a constant in your land. Is that something you have seen for yourself?