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<blockquote data-quote="Eosin the Red" data-source="post: 1801055" data-attributes="member: 168"><p>Part 8</p><p>Torean and I had been sharing a bed for sometime when the other members of the group were otherwise occupied; even still it was quite a shock when they discovered my indiscretions with Torean. The trek through the Eastern Pass of the Craghorns was arduous as always but even more so when I began to suffer sickness in the mornings and we were forced to call the march while I heaved my breakfast. Soon, the others began to suspect what I already knew - more than merely bad food was the cause of my condition. I never realized that Arron & Leonidas felt so strongly about congress. It caused a bit of fury amongst the men, however even delayed by morning sickness and occasional bouts of bickering that strayed close to open violence we reached Ridgewall within the month.</p><p></p><p><em>Ridgewall is the most secure fortress in all of Middea – and boastfully within the world. The fortress is situated atop a 200 mile long cliff face that ranges in height from 50 feet to 125 feet. The wall, while assailable in many places without rope, prevents any real troop assault. At the foot of the Fortress is a smaller fortification called Breaker Keep – to gain access to the narrow defile leading up the exposed cliff face one must first take the well fortified lower fortress while it defends itself. To make the task more harrowing arrows and worse rain down from the fortress proper. Many of the best generals will not even consider a siege, instead leaving a contingent of men out of bow shot to hem the garrison in.</em></p><p></p><p>The ascent into Ridgewall was impressive for those of us who had never been here before. It is an active military fortress and was quite a sight. Ridgewall normally houses a contingent of nearly 2,000 trained soldiers but the numbers far exceeded that today if I can count. General Isam Fenthalion, reputed for his stern leadership and iron nerves normally commands the fortress but at the present time he had taken to the field with the Duke. Serving in his stead as commander was Jayme’s brother and heir to the ducal seat of Wingate – His Grace Jhoren Wingate. It was obvious that Jayme both looked forward to and dreaded the meeting with his brother and someday his liege. Jhoren is everything that his brother is not; loud, confident, and commanding.</p><p></p><p>The Jayme was invited to a private dining with Jhoren. He later told me that the meal was an austere affair with Jhoren displaying his typical warrior’s bravado and occasional recklessness. Jhoren told Jayme that he would be taking 450 mounted warriors and 10 scouts into the Ravenswood after their father and that he intended to meet an army that had gotten past the duke in the dense woodland. After small talk and fine food, Jayme came to speak with us and detailed his brother’s plan. Several of the more military minded commented on the stupidity of bringing such a large force of mounted knights into a woodland without a huge contingent of foot to screen. Arron went so far as to call his grace a “knucklehead.” Fearing for the life of his brother Jayme sought out the commander of the garrison in an attempt to stop Jhoren but was informed in no uncertain terms that Jhoren outranked everyone in this fortress and even if the idea was bad – it was his to make. It was also pointed out by the Captain that Jhoren was a veteran Captain-Commander and was highly regarded for his skill at the craft of war.</p><p></p><p>The next morning saw the departure of Jhoren and his warband but not before my wedding to Torean, I should say Lord Torean but I think I will spring that one on him later. Many of the soldiers stopped by to wish my husband well but many were bemused that one of the most famous philanders in the realm would find himself wed in a fortress that could not be escaped. As if that was an accident?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eosin the Red, post: 1801055, member: 168"] Part 8 Torean and I had been sharing a bed for sometime when the other members of the group were otherwise occupied; even still it was quite a shock when they discovered my indiscretions with Torean. The trek through the Eastern Pass of the Craghorns was arduous as always but even more so when I began to suffer sickness in the mornings and we were forced to call the march while I heaved my breakfast. Soon, the others began to suspect what I already knew - more than merely bad food was the cause of my condition. I never realized that Arron & Leonidas felt so strongly about congress. It caused a bit of fury amongst the men, however even delayed by morning sickness and occasional bouts of bickering that strayed close to open violence we reached Ridgewall within the month. [I]Ridgewall is the most secure fortress in all of Middea – and boastfully within the world. The fortress is situated atop a 200 mile long cliff face that ranges in height from 50 feet to 125 feet. The wall, while assailable in many places without rope, prevents any real troop assault. At the foot of the Fortress is a smaller fortification called Breaker Keep – to gain access to the narrow defile leading up the exposed cliff face one must first take the well fortified lower fortress while it defends itself. To make the task more harrowing arrows and worse rain down from the fortress proper. Many of the best generals will not even consider a siege, instead leaving a contingent of men out of bow shot to hem the garrison in.[/I] The ascent into Ridgewall was impressive for those of us who had never been here before. It is an active military fortress and was quite a sight. Ridgewall normally houses a contingent of nearly 2,000 trained soldiers but the numbers far exceeded that today if I can count. General Isam Fenthalion, reputed for his stern leadership and iron nerves normally commands the fortress but at the present time he had taken to the field with the Duke. Serving in his stead as commander was Jayme’s brother and heir to the ducal seat of Wingate – His Grace Jhoren Wingate. It was obvious that Jayme both looked forward to and dreaded the meeting with his brother and someday his liege. Jhoren is everything that his brother is not; loud, confident, and commanding. The Jayme was invited to a private dining with Jhoren. He later told me that the meal was an austere affair with Jhoren displaying his typical warrior’s bravado and occasional recklessness. Jhoren told Jayme that he would be taking 450 mounted warriors and 10 scouts into the Ravenswood after their father and that he intended to meet an army that had gotten past the duke in the dense woodland. After small talk and fine food, Jayme came to speak with us and detailed his brother’s plan. Several of the more military minded commented on the stupidity of bringing such a large force of mounted knights into a woodland without a huge contingent of foot to screen. Arron went so far as to call his grace a “knucklehead.” Fearing for the life of his brother Jayme sought out the commander of the garrison in an attempt to stop Jhoren but was informed in no uncertain terms that Jhoren outranked everyone in this fortress and even if the idea was bad – it was his to make. It was also pointed out by the Captain that Jhoren was a veteran Captain-Commander and was highly regarded for his skill at the craft of war. The next morning saw the departure of Jhoren and his warband but not before my wedding to Torean, I should say Lord Torean but I think I will spring that one on him later. Many of the soldiers stopped by to wish my husband well but many were bemused that one of the most famous philanders in the realm would find himself wed in a fortress that could not be escaped. As if that was an accident? [/QUOTE]
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