Hrothmund

You seek my blessing for the leadership of Thirsk Hall?

And well it is that this has happened. But I have always watched, and know that it was your softness that lead to your own exile.

You allowed your fellow warriors to grow weak while the dangers around you mounted.

No. Nor is there any among you fit to serve. For a band in the wilderness, it is better to have no leader than a poor one.

Go forth and seek your fortunes. Inhabit the hall as you may. In time, a true leader worthy of the Thirsk name may arise.

But I see that new leader's coming is yet far off the distant horizon.