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<blockquote data-quote="diaglo" data-source="post: 330541" data-attributes="member: 2885"><p><strong>The Adventure Begins</strong></p><p></p><p>A leisurely hike down the road brought Bartol to Ashabenford. A road he had taken often on foot, horseback, or wagon. What awaited him this day only Torm knew. The closer he got to town, though, the more activity he saw. And even in the early hours work was being performed. Bartol kept to himself. "No need to disturb them with my menial questions," he thought.</p><p></p><p>Eventually, however, it became evident he would never find the answer he sought. As luck would have it an elderly gentleman was standing just ahead of him reading a sign post.</p><p></p><p>"Excuse me, but where do I find the militia?" Bartol muttered.</p><p></p><p>"Huh," the elderly man turned scratching his head "...What...can't you read? It says right there."</p><p></p><p>Bartol bristled, "Look, you could've just told me." And headed off in the direction the old man was looking. The elderly man backed away and then started to laugh.</p><p></p><p>"You're heading the wrong way. They are down by the ford."</p><p></p><p>Embarrassment and guilt grabbed Bartol, "Oops, sorry" And he quickly hurried to get away in the right direction.</p><p></p><p></p><p>At the ford were many groups of men, women and other beings. So to were there trained militia. These individuals were carrying bundles of longspears. But most striking were the Riders. The lead Rider, a woman of experience with an aura of command, spoke. The crowd hushed.</p><p></p><p>"Citizens of Mistledale, today, you have answered the call to service. You will learn the proper use of weapons and how to defend yourselves. Afterwards you may remain in the service or you may take your weapon and knowledge and return home." She then turned to the other Riders, "Carry on."</p><p></p><p>The trained militia took groups of 8 to 10 recruits off in different directions to train. Bartol's group included Corporal Olaf, a Dales veteran; Daniel, a farmboy; Arissa, another farmer; Barry, a stablehand employed by Zander Wilcot; Valgrim, a follower of Lathander; Thane and his animal friend; Eric, a fighter for hire; another yokol employed at the wheelwrights; and Timmay, a gnome.</p><p></p><p>Corporal Olaf pushed the group to test their mettle. First was a long hike. Then a set of drills. And then more drills. The whole while Thane spoke incessantly about his master or with his pet. Timmay had Daniel wrapped around his finger. And during a brief break Barry pestered Eric and Bartol to show him how to use their swords. Valgrim administered to everyone's aches and pains. </p><p></p><p>One of the Riders from earlier in the day approached.</p><p></p><p>"Olaf, don't keep them to long. It is getting late and you still have a ways to go."</p><p></p><p>"Aye, we're almost done. Just a couple more drill." Olaf replied to the Riders back.</p><p></p><p>"Oy, more drills" Daniel said.</p><p></p><p>So drill they did.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diaglo, post: 330541, member: 2885"] [b]The Adventure Begins[/b] A leisurely hike down the road brought Bartol to Ashabenford. A road he had taken often on foot, horseback, or wagon. What awaited him this day only Torm knew. The closer he got to town, though, the more activity he saw. And even in the early hours work was being performed. Bartol kept to himself. "No need to disturb them with my menial questions," he thought. Eventually, however, it became evident he would never find the answer he sought. As luck would have it an elderly gentleman was standing just ahead of him reading a sign post. "Excuse me, but where do I find the militia?" Bartol muttered. "Huh," the elderly man turned scratching his head "...What...can't you read? It says right there." Bartol bristled, "Look, you could've just told me." And headed off in the direction the old man was looking. The elderly man backed away and then started to laugh. "You're heading the wrong way. They are down by the ford." Embarrassment and guilt grabbed Bartol, "Oops, sorry" And he quickly hurried to get away in the right direction. At the ford were many groups of men, women and other beings. So to were there trained militia. These individuals were carrying bundles of longspears. But most striking were the Riders. The lead Rider, a woman of experience with an aura of command, spoke. The crowd hushed. "Citizens of Mistledale, today, you have answered the call to service. You will learn the proper use of weapons and how to defend yourselves. Afterwards you may remain in the service or you may take your weapon and knowledge and return home." She then turned to the other Riders, "Carry on." The trained militia took groups of 8 to 10 recruits off in different directions to train. Bartol's group included Corporal Olaf, a Dales veteran; Daniel, a farmboy; Arissa, another farmer; Barry, a stablehand employed by Zander Wilcot; Valgrim, a follower of Lathander; Thane and his animal friend; Eric, a fighter for hire; another yokol employed at the wheelwrights; and Timmay, a gnome. Corporal Olaf pushed the group to test their mettle. First was a long hike. Then a set of drills. And then more drills. The whole while Thane spoke incessantly about his master or with his pet. Timmay had Daniel wrapped around his finger. And during a brief break Barry pestered Eric and Bartol to show him how to use their swords. Valgrim administered to everyone's aches and pains. One of the Riders from earlier in the day approached. "Olaf, don't keep them to long. It is getting late and you still have a ways to go." "Aye, we're almost done. Just a couple more drill." Olaf replied to the Riders back. "Oy, more drills" Daniel said. So drill they did. [/QUOTE]
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