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<blockquote data-quote="DEFCON 1" data-source="post: 4804139" data-attributes="member: 7006"><p>The subsequent days pass quickly... and all manner of man and woman meet each other, talk, and plan for the war that is to come. It is a time for preparation, a time for all who might offer themselves for the good of the city to make peace with his or her god, his or her family, his or her self. The wars against the orc have historically been bloody, painful affairs, and it is up to each person to decide what he or she is capable of.</p><p></p><p>On the morning of the third day, all volunteers congregate in the huge High Hall, that lays in the center of Caer Overlook. The white stone walls spread out to a diameter of two hundred feet with a giant dome arching overhead. The dome is covered in a huge mural... an artist's rendition of Moradin's wrath against the primordials, telling the story of the god's gift, the betrayal, the Age of Chains, and culminating in the dwarves' liberation. At the far end of the chamber is a twenty foot high dais, upon which lay the five chairs of the Council of Elders... each of which hold their respective councilor, watching the proceedings below.</p><p></p><p>Spread out below the dais are several tables, behind which stand numerous scribes, as well as many of Overlook's finest. High Priest Forgeheart can be seen milling about, as well as Captain Maul, standing at attention and keeping a keen eye on those that come forward to submit their names. As each man and woman enters the hall to join the ranks of the city militia, they join up the lines that have formed behind each table. From the looks of things, there are several hundred of you here today.</p><p></p><p>As the tide of humnaity slows a bit as the room has become fuller, the young dwarf councilor, Elder Cadrick, stands up from his seat and signals for quiet. Captain Maul lets go with a piercing whistle, and soom the din dies down to a quiet murmur.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: lightblue">"Welcome to High Hall, my friends. I am Elder Cadrick. I don't much see the point in bandying words, so I'll lay it out for you. War is upon us. A great host of orcs comes from the west. Their intention is clear. They will come through the mountains bent on slaughter. Those they spare can look forward to a short life of slavery. Overlook, and Bordrin's Watch in the mountains, have long held fast against these raids, but our scouts say never has such an army gathered. Thus, we turn to you brave souls to help defend not only Overlook, but alos all the Elsir Vale."</span></p><p></p><p>Throughout his speech, Cadrick paces slightly at the top of the dais. When he comes to an end, he stops his pacing and spreads his arms out and down, indicating the tables below.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: LightBlue">"We ask that each of you who are submitting yourselves to this task, come forward one at a time through the lines and give your name and your profession to the scribes. I need to know exactly who is still interested in this campaign, so that I can assign the players as I need and see fit. If you do not reiterate your intention to participate, I will assume you have changed your mind. There is no shame in this... everyone has duties outside of this campaign that might take up too much of your time... so please only give us your name if you really want to participate and see this battle through. Thank you."</span></p><p></p><p>And with that, Cadrick returns to his high-backed chair and sits down. And one by one, each character comes forward to state his or her intention.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DEFCON 1, post: 4804139, member: 7006"] The subsequent days pass quickly... and all manner of man and woman meet each other, talk, and plan for the war that is to come. It is a time for preparation, a time for all who might offer themselves for the good of the city to make peace with his or her god, his or her family, his or her self. The wars against the orc have historically been bloody, painful affairs, and it is up to each person to decide what he or she is capable of. On the morning of the third day, all volunteers congregate in the huge High Hall, that lays in the center of Caer Overlook. The white stone walls spread out to a diameter of two hundred feet with a giant dome arching overhead. The dome is covered in a huge mural... an artist's rendition of Moradin's wrath against the primordials, telling the story of the god's gift, the betrayal, the Age of Chains, and culminating in the dwarves' liberation. At the far end of the chamber is a twenty foot high dais, upon which lay the five chairs of the Council of Elders... each of which hold their respective councilor, watching the proceedings below. Spread out below the dais are several tables, behind which stand numerous scribes, as well as many of Overlook's finest. High Priest Forgeheart can be seen milling about, as well as Captain Maul, standing at attention and keeping a keen eye on those that come forward to submit their names. As each man and woman enters the hall to join the ranks of the city militia, they join up the lines that have formed behind each table. From the looks of things, there are several hundred of you here today. As the tide of humnaity slows a bit as the room has become fuller, the young dwarf councilor, Elder Cadrick, stands up from his seat and signals for quiet. Captain Maul lets go with a piercing whistle, and soom the din dies down to a quiet murmur. [COLOR="lightblue"]"Welcome to High Hall, my friends. I am Elder Cadrick. I don't much see the point in bandying words, so I'll lay it out for you. War is upon us. A great host of orcs comes from the west. Their intention is clear. They will come through the mountains bent on slaughter. Those they spare can look forward to a short life of slavery. Overlook, and Bordrin's Watch in the mountains, have long held fast against these raids, but our scouts say never has such an army gathered. Thus, we turn to you brave souls to help defend not only Overlook, but alos all the Elsir Vale."[/COLOR] Throughout his speech, Cadrick paces slightly at the top of the dais. When he comes to an end, he stops his pacing and spreads his arms out and down, indicating the tables below. [COLOR="LightBlue"]"We ask that each of you who are submitting yourselves to this task, come forward one at a time through the lines and give your name and your profession to the scribes. I need to know exactly who is still interested in this campaign, so that I can assign the players as I need and see fit. If you do not reiterate your intention to participate, I will assume you have changed your mind. There is no shame in this... everyone has duties outside of this campaign that might take up too much of your time... so please only give us your name if you really want to participate and see this battle through. Thank you."[/COLOR] And with that, Cadrick returns to his high-backed chair and sits down. And one by one, each character comes forward to state his or her intention. [/QUOTE]
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