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<blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3240016" data-attributes="member: 3448"><p>The following day brought a flood of reports. The captain who had been sent in command of the First Legion of the First Field Army hurried in. His uniform and armor was dirtied and bloodied from the battle, but he did not take the time to clean himself up before reporting to the Council.</p><p></p><p>“Sire,” he said bowing respectfully. “The enemy has been met, but they are much more powerful than we expected. They are more akin to a large body of adventurers than a company of rangers or spies. We defeated them but took heavy casualties-- perhaps four to one. I did not wait for the final casualty reports but returned to inform you of the results of the battle as soon as we had prevailed.” The captain’s calm cracked. “I… I did not expect that we would lose so many…” He hung his head in shame.</p><p></p><p>“You did the best that was possible, Captain,” replied Alistair. “We sent your full force because of the possibility that the rangers would be more than they seemed. It is not your fault that they were.”</p><p></p><p>“My thanks, your grace. But still, my troops were my responsibility, as are there deaths.”</p><p></p><p>“Just as they are our responsibility, and his grace’s,” replied Dame Brionna. “We have no choice but to act to defend Canberry and accept the sacrifice that will require of our gallant soldiers.”</p><p></p><p>The captain nodded, silently.</p><p></p><p>“Did you take any prisoners, Captain?” asked Alistair.</p><p></p><p>“No human prisoners, your grace-- they all fought to the death. But there were also two large insect-like creatures. We destroyed one, but the other surrendered. It is following with a small body of troops as escort, while the main body secures the area and awaits further commands.”</p><p></p><p>“Can you describe this insect creature better?” asked Kit.</p><p></p><p>“Yes, Dame Knight. It was approximately 9 feet tall, with black chitin, and it looked something like a humanoid ant. It also had this sigil inscribed over its left breast.” The captain drew out a piece of parchment on which he had jotted down a drawing of a symbol of three interlocking triangles with a rune in the center.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cerebral Paladin, post: 3240016, member: 3448"] The following day brought a flood of reports. The captain who had been sent in command of the First Legion of the First Field Army hurried in. His uniform and armor was dirtied and bloodied from the battle, but he did not take the time to clean himself up before reporting to the Council. “Sire,” he said bowing respectfully. “The enemy has been met, but they are much more powerful than we expected. They are more akin to a large body of adventurers than a company of rangers or spies. We defeated them but took heavy casualties-- perhaps four to one. I did not wait for the final casualty reports but returned to inform you of the results of the battle as soon as we had prevailed.” The captain’s calm cracked. “I… I did not expect that we would lose so many…” He hung his head in shame. “You did the best that was possible, Captain,” replied Alistair. “We sent your full force because of the possibility that the rangers would be more than they seemed. It is not your fault that they were.” “My thanks, your grace. But still, my troops were my responsibility, as are there deaths.” “Just as they are our responsibility, and his grace’s,” replied Dame Brionna. “We have no choice but to act to defend Canberry and accept the sacrifice that will require of our gallant soldiers.” The captain nodded, silently. “Did you take any prisoners, Captain?” asked Alistair. “No human prisoners, your grace-- they all fought to the death. But there were also two large insect-like creatures. We destroyed one, but the other surrendered. It is following with a small body of troops as escort, while the main body secures the area and awaits further commands.” “Can you describe this insect creature better?” asked Kit. “Yes, Dame Knight. It was approximately 9 feet tall, with black chitin, and it looked something like a humanoid ant. It also had this sigil inscribed over its left breast.” The captain drew out a piece of parchment on which he had jotted down a drawing of a symbol of three interlocking triangles with a rune in the center. [/QUOTE]
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