Agrarian’s early years… WIP

Agrarian returned to the common area at Alms Glen and joined Tull the Teacher and four male Drelvlings. Lukas, Lorenzo, Spencer, and Geary were born during the same Approximation as the young Spellweaver. They were very promising students and hard workers. Harvesting the enhancing root was an honor among the Drelves and the best students were rewarded with trips with the Teacher to Meadowsweet. Three adult Drelves armed with long bows and swords stood with Tull. Agrarian recognized his father’s friend Birney. Birney was an excellent tracker and ascended to a position of leadership among the defenders of the realm of Alms Glen.
“The guards seem a bit unnecessary,” Agrarian remarked to his companion Lukas.
“The Enhancing Root grows only in Green Vale. Our hardiest people live there at some peril. We risk capture or worse. The sentries must go along,” Lukas replied.
“Must we live in fear? The Drolls and Kiennites haven’t attacked us in six years and now seldom stray into our woods. The people from the south keep them occupied. The Great Defender Gaelyss and our ancestor Sergeant Major Rumsie fended them off centuries ago, with the help of strangers and fortuitous Magick. The Teacher sent them packing six years ago. Can we not feel safe in gathering that which we need?” Agrarian scoffed.
“My mother also says that running is always a perfectly good option when one is faced with conflict,” the Drelvling named Lorenzo added.
“But what if your enemy runs faster?” Agrarian asked.