The men and women all come forward one at a time and give their names to the scribes, who take them down quickly and efficiently. These sheets gets passed on to Maul and Forgeheart, who move around to the far side of the dais and begin setting up organizations and plans.
What is interesting to many folks is that not only are there singles and paired volunteers, but also several full adventuring parties and mercenary companies, giving their services at a whole. A group known to many in Overlook called the Farstriders stands off to one side, obviously held in a different status than most of the ragtag volunteers. Occasionally, as Forgeheart comes back around the dais to get more names, the Farstrider leader, a mercenary captain named Edgar Sommerfield, steps up to speak to the priest and militia captain. Numerous times you can see Sommerfield speak intently (if not angrily) to the captain, and even one time go so far as mount the steps of the dais to speak to Elder Cadrick himself. Cadrick responds to Sommerfield's incessant tones with a placating nod and gesture, and finally Sommerfield returns to his group satisfied.
Another few hours go by, with all volunteers allowed to come and go to grab meals or rests as they see fit. Planning and organization on this kind of scale, involving people without necessarily formal military training, is not something that they rush into. However, finally, several hours into everything, Elder Cadrick meets with Forgeheart, Maul, and several other military men, women, and the others in the council. Cadrick is shown a large parchment, a quick discussion is made, and the elder nods and then strides back up to the top of the dais. He raises his hand for notification, and many volunteers rush back into High Hall from where they had wandered off elsewhere.
"I want to thank you all for the time and energy you have put into this campaign already. Your efforts have been spectacular, and it's been a pleasure to have so many fine men and women to choose from. However, we have made some final decisions on things, and have assigned people as needed. Once again, thank you for your commitment thus far."
"The main thrust of the orc army will of course be coming up into the mountains through Bordrin's Watch. Durkik Forgeheart will lead the militias and most of you to bolster Bordrin's Watch itself. However, we have receive intelligence that tells us that orc trailblazers have also come through the mountains at various points, and specialized groups will be assigned to them. We've tasked the security of the Vents to Sergeant Sommerfield and his Farstriders. We also received word from a Brother at the Monastery of the Sundered Chain that orcs have come up through the tunnels there as well. This is the battle to which I need to assign a party of stout men and women."
Elder Cadrick takes a few steps down the stairs and motions off to the right, where Captain Maul is standing next to the shifter monk, Wendigo.
"Brother Wendigo, you will lead a small cadre of personnel back to your home and deal with the orc overrun there. Joining him will be the following individuals... Tregar, the dwarf invoker of Moradin; Henry Butcher, human polearm fighter; Gloomblade the Wanderer, halfork scoundrel rogue; Galatea, the elf predator druid; and the Speaker of Truths, Dorn Tirae, the halfelf bard. Each of you please go attend Captain Maul and Brother Wendigo, and prepare to move out."
"For the rest of you... please check in once you arrive to Bordrin's Watch to see if another campaign has cropped up and are looking for other volunteers. There may be... I am not sure yet if we have a Master who has anything planned. If not... I give my blessings to you for your future endeavors. Once again, my utmost thanks."
Cadrick returns to his seat, and Forgeheart, Maul, and Sommerfield each begin getting their respective members together to get started.
