Nusayel accepted his guests' plea immediately.
In truth, a part of him even welcomed the arrangement. Despite their broken state, the Salom tribe was a collection of fierce northern warriors. Once they recovered, their presence would serve as a formidable shield for the keep, significantly bolstering the territory's defenses.
However, seeing the raw agony etched onto the faces of the mother and daughter, he pushed those strategic thoughts aside. He offered them his deepest condolences and sincere apologies for being unable to prevent such a tragedy.
He then arranged for the Chieftain and Uru'en to stay in the castle's East Wing, while the rest of the tribe was granted the old garrison district in the town. He assigned his best healers and chefs to their care, ensuring their recovery would be swift and absolute.
But while the refugees found a new home, the more pressing issue lay within the heart of the castle itself.
