The collection was eclectic, a reflection of the varied affections of the women who had bestowed them.
Each item carried a memory, a moment shared, a promise made.
Though, he only took what he needed and rolled them into a ball, wrapping it all up with a cloth.
The bundle was small, compact, easily carried. He secured it with a cord, ready for the journey ahead.
Going on foot was Benjamin's idea, but Queen Elara insisted he took a battle-horse to at least carry the load for him and Heka.
The Amazon queen had been firm on this point, her voice brooking no argument as she explained the practicality of having a beast of burden for the long journey ahead.
A battle-horse was basically a regular horse, but they are powerful omnivores with a bone structure allowing flexible movement of limb, unlike a normal horse.
Their bodies were built for both speed and combat, their muscles dense and powerful, and their frames capable of incredible feats of agility.
