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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Goddess FallenAngel" data-source="post: 3206648" data-attributes="member: 11434">The castle is tall and imposing, constructed out of the dark grey granite that is quarried in this area. The castle gates are closed, the portcullis down, with guards in front of the doors that bypass the portcullis. As Grun heads for one the doors, the guards cross their spears in front of him. “I am sorry sir, but the castle is currently off-limits to civilians. If you are here to volunteer, please wait. Someone will be out to collect everyone at noon.” The guard gestures with his free hand to the small group of mixed individuals standing outside the gates, and to the few individuals leaning against the castle walls. There is even a centaur among them, a rare sight as the centaurs tend to stay to their territory farther east.As time passes, a few more stragglers join the group waiting outside the gates. A few vendors take advantage of the small gathering, wandering through the group selling meat pies for three copper each, though at those prices it is best not to ask what kind of meat they contain. As the sun reaches its zenith, one of the doors opens. The guards step to one side as a tall man exits the castle; Edvik and Harlan recognize the badge that he wears as that belonging to the King’s seneschal. (Knowledge, Nobility & Royalty, 16+5=21 and 10+5=15, respectively.)He steps out and surveys the ragged company before him. He seems somewhat disappointed at the turnout, but continues. “Adventurers and Loyalists! If you are here to strike back at the Shadowmasters and their armies, if you are brave enough to stand against them, follow me, and you will be given your chance!” He turns and enters the door. Beyond the door, you can see the castle courtyard where he awaits just inside.As the first of you steps up and passes the guards, the seneschal holds out his hand to stop you. “Tell me – what skills do you bring to this battle? Why do you volunteer?”</blockquote>

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