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fail if hit by a greater potential so it truly was only a degree. Up ahead through the trees, Samuel could see torches lighting the Ducaunan cavalrymen. A few moments more, he and his party were passing the massive trunks and into a clearing where stood a thin-faced Pentrosan Lieutenant.
“Greetings Accomplisheds,” Captain Johannan called out to them, raising his hands, and peering at the approaching light source. The amount of potential in the sphere was clearly in the non-Aakacarn’s visual range. His eyes seemed to be scanning the distance, as if he expected to see General Tallen and the Royal Knights of the Realm riding up.
“General Kall did not call for these people. Where are General Tallen and Sir Laurence? What is the meaning of this?” the Pentrosan Lieutenant demanded, growing red in the face.
Jeremiah Lassiter rode right up to the Lieutenant and stared down at him without bothering to dismount. “A raid was conducted last night against a Serpent Nest, led on my behalf by Accomplished Cresh. I’m sure if you ask him in a respectful manner, he will provide you with the particulars.”
The Lieutenant opened and closed his mouth several times before words actually came out. “I, we, thought the Ducaunans crossed the border, taking advantage of Pentrosa while we are mourning the loss of King Jarred. A goodly number of our own Sutton Guard members were killed and a legion of cavalry is even now lying unconscious on the ground along with hundreds of their dead.”
Samuel took a moment to get over his own surprise, having not expected the Senior Soarer to pass the explanation onto him so quickly. “I and Accomplished Trenca of the Willow Guild,” he began and pointed vaguely in Simon’s direction, “Battled spell to spell against multiple members of the Serpent Guild, one of which was riding with what appeared to be a band of common raiders. Well, you know what happens when commoners involve themselves with Aakacarns, sort of like a single drop of rain trying to put out a forest fire, their lives were the ones extinguished, quickly and with about as much affect on the outcome. We battled the enemy spell casters all night and into the morning and were in the end victorious. Simon, do you have anything to add?”
The sandy-haired Accomplished of the Willow Guild rode forward, staring down at the Lieutenant, who no longer showed any signs of arrogance. “If you survey the battle area, you will see horse nettles, honeylocust trees, and poppies. I grew them and used those along with other guild specific spells to confound our opponents, which by morning included the clearly misguided legion out of Los Collins.”
“I launched needle sharp shards of stone at the members of the Serpent Guild, killing at least one along with quite a few commoners who seemed to be fighting on their side.” Daria made her part known.
“I extinguished flaming balls of fire launched from enemy positions into our protective zone.” Oceanic Varroon offered his part.
“I made the protective wall from which we defended our position,” Jerremy announced proudly.
“And I made the stone fort within that perimeter,” Master Artisan Togan stated.
By this time the Lieutenant was surrounded by mounted Accomplisheds and was clearly intimidated. “But, but, you killed innocent Pentrosans,” he sputtered. “And some of the bodi es were killed by pile arrows.”
“Innocent Pentrosans do not ally themselves and fight side by side with members of the Serpent Guild,” Lassiter stated as if he were pronouncing judgment.
“Simon and I elicited the aid of a few commoners who had some skill with the bow,” Samuel admitted. “Be careful Pentrosan, my network of Eagle Eyes sees far and wide, do not underestimate my resources,” he added, earning raised eyebrows from his mentor. “Be thankful we were merciful at the last and left the area with the vast majority of that legion unconscious. We believe they came to defend your soil
“Greetings Accomplisheds,” Captain Johannan called out to them, raising his hands, and peering at the approaching light source. The amount of potential in the sphere was clearly in the non-Aakacarn’s visual range. His eyes seemed to be scanning the distance, as if he expected to see General Tallen and the Royal Knights of the Realm riding up.
“General Kall did not call for these people. Where are General Tallen and Sir Laurence? What is the meaning of this?” the Pentrosan Lieutenant demanded, growing red in the face.
Jeremiah Lassiter rode right up to the Lieutenant and stared down at him without bothering to dismount. “A raid was conducted last night against a Serpent Nest, led on my behalf by Accomplished Cresh. I’m sure if you ask him in a respectful manner, he will provide you with the particulars.”
The Lieutenant opened and closed his mouth several times before words actually came out. “I, we, thought the Ducaunans crossed the border, taking advantage of Pentrosa while we are mourning the loss of King Jarred. A goodly number of our own Sutton Guard members were killed and a legion of cavalry is even now lying unconscious on the ground along with hundreds of their dead.”
Samuel took a moment to get over his own surprise, having not expected the Senior Soarer to pass the explanation onto him so quickly. “I and Accomplished Trenca of the Willow Guild,” he began and pointed vaguely in Simon’s direction, “Battled spell to spell against multiple members of the Serpent Guild, one of which was riding with what appeared to be a band of common raiders. Well, you know what happens when commoners involve themselves with Aakacarns, sort of like a single drop of rain trying to put out a forest fire, their lives were the ones extinguished, quickly and with about as much affect on the outcome. We battled the enemy spell casters all night and into the morning and were in the end victorious. Simon, do you have anything to add?”
The sandy-haired Accomplished of the Willow Guild rode forward, staring down at the Lieutenant, who no longer showed any signs of arrogance. “If you survey the battle area, you will see horse nettles, honeylocust trees, and poppies. I grew them and used those along with other guild specific spells to confound our opponents, which by morning included the clearly misguided legion out of Los Collins.”
“I launched needle sharp shards of stone at the members of the Serpent Guild, killing at least one along with quite a few commoners who seemed to be fighting on their side.” Daria made her part known.
“I extinguished flaming balls of fire launched from enemy positions into our protective zone.” Oceanic Varroon offered his part.
“I made the protective wall from which we defended our position,” Jerremy announced proudly.
“And I made the stone fort within that perimeter,” Master Artisan Togan stated.
By this time the Lieutenant was surrounded by mounted Accomplisheds and was clearly intimidated. “But, but, you killed innocent Pentrosans,” he sputtered. “And some of the bodi es were killed by pile arrows.”
“Innocent Pentrosans do not ally themselves and fight side by side with members of the Serpent Guild,” Lassiter stated as if he were pronouncing judgment.
“Simon and I elicited the aid of a few commoners who had some skill with the bow,” Samuel admitted. “Be careful Pentrosan, my network of Eagle Eyes sees far and wide, do not underestimate my resources,” he added, earning raised eyebrows from his mentor. “Be thankful we were merciful at the last and left the area with the vast majority of that legion unconscious. We believe they came to defend your soil
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