Nov 7, 2024 1:34 am
"I am sure we all accept this generous honorarium with thanks," Eryx added as he sat back in the chair. "What other specifics are known about the threat and the region threatened?"
Chapter 01: She's just a kid!
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Nov 7, 2024 10:12 am
Jaela giggles at Charm's question. For a moment, she's not the Voice of the Flame, one of the most powerful clerics in the land and the leader of a mighty church. She's just an eleven year old girl.
Krozen shoots Jaele a look of disapproval, then answers Eryx. "Reports indicate the hobgoblins attack in groups of ten to fifteen, thus indicating their tribe cannot be too large, perhaps one hundred combatants or so. The area around Fort Light is sparsely settled, but the fort itself is very valuable strategically."
Krozen shoots Jaele a look of disapproval, then answers Eryx. "Reports indicate the hobgoblins attack in groups of ten to fifteen, thus indicating their tribe cannot be too large, perhaps one hundred combatants or so. The area around Fort Light is sparsely settled, but the fort itself is very valuable strategically."
Nov 7, 2024 3:59 pm
"Respectfully, sir, hobgoblins are also know for their sound battlefield tactics. While it is certainly possible their tribe is small... we cannot be sure they aren't intentionally using smaller forces in order to hide their true number for some reason. Hobgoblins are disciplined and cunning. It is certainly something they're capable of."
Acolyte quietly points out the possibility of deception, because underestimating hobgoblins could prove to be a fatal miscalculation. Besides... effective planning meant accounting for as many variables as possible, and a failure to plan was simply a plan for failure.
Acolyte quietly points out the possibility of deception, because underestimating hobgoblins could prove to be a fatal miscalculation. Besides... effective planning meant accounting for as many variables as possible, and a failure to plan was simply a plan for failure.
Nov 7, 2024 6:20 pm
"I'll leave the understanding of battlefield tactics to you and the others." says Krozen. "This is why you're here of course."
Nov 10, 2024 10:46 am
"You should depart right away. It will take a few days to get to Fort Light. There's no lightning rail between here and there, so you'll have to travel on the road. We've arranged for horses for you." says Jaela.
Nov 10, 2024 12:04 pm
Oooh, Charm loved horses. She hoped she would get a white one and they wouldn't try to pawn her off on a pony again. She looked over at her big sister. Was it okay to go now?
Nov 10, 2024 1:24 pm
Riv shudders at the thought of a horse. Being as heavy as he is, armor and all!
We appreciate the transport. We will leave forthwith.
We appreciate the transport. We will leave forthwith.
Nov 10, 2024 2:47 pm
Shem stands up. "Off we go, then." He gives a polite bow to Jaela and then a nod to Krozen.
Nov 10, 2024 3:17 pm
Aurora stands up to leave. "Thank you for the horses" Aurora replies. After seeing Shem bow to Jaela Aurora does the same.
Nov 10, 2024 10:17 pm
Acolyte wondered briefly if the horse would be of sufficient stature to accomodate his bulk, but dismissed the idea. They knew who they had chosen, the officials would have taken steps to account for each of them. Giving a polite nod, Acolyte exits the room.
Nov 10, 2024 10:18 pm
"Before we go, Voice of the Flame, may we have its blessing on our endeavour?" Erxy asked almost meekly.
Nov 10, 2024 10:41 pm
Jaela stands and her beaming smile lights up the room. "May the light of the flame bless these courageous warriors as they seek to spread it's glory."
Nov 10, 2024 11:12 pm
Everyone else is standing so Charm get up and goes over to Jyn.
C'mon. We're going to ride horses.
C'mon. We're going to ride horses.
Nov 10, 2024 11:19 pm
"We will shine your light and prevail, thank you," Eryx replied, bowed, and followed the others out. Even the Transcendent, those of his own people who were closest to the Flame, didn't evoke the peace and surety this human girl did. Perhaps he'd finally found his true purpose.