S
Selvi
Guest
Protectorate of the She-Wolf,
City of Blackgriffin...
The west gate was open, traffic pouring in and out of the city as the White Wolf paladins and their wolf mounts that gave them their name escorted the group called the 'Northernback Adventurers' to great gates. Waiting for them was Nadira who looked upon them with unblinking, glowing eyes, "You will be brought to the border, the Orcs you wrongfully attacked and were about to murder have already been set free yesterday. All of you, know this. Your group will be marked, travel through these lands again and break its laws... you will not be spared, I only gave you this warning once because you did not know better and in some... in my opinion, twisted way were thinking you were all doing the right thing." She raised her warhammer and gestured to the open gates, the paladins nodded and herded the adventurers out.
Their leader, his head wrapped in bandages snarled and turned, looking at Nadira, "You are a spawn of evil disguising yourself as some kind of holy champion! We know you for what you are and you will receive your judgment at the hands of the righteous! This I swear!"
She regarded the leader, raising a eyebrow and responded in a calm voice. "You are entitled to your own opinion sir, if the gods take offense at me, I am prepared to be judged by them if they so choose. Now begone, you have been given warning. Next time you or your group commits a offense I will not be so lenient." With that she turned and strode away, having no further interest in trading words with the man, perhaps she had made a mistake in releasing those orcs but he had no proof they had done any evil or crime so to stand by and do nothing would have meant to allow them to be murdered, plain and simple. She would never allow such a thing to happen, she had her principles and code to stood by.
"Well that could have gone better... or worse for that matter." Came a voice from her right, Karhn Fang moved beside Nadira as if he had been there from the start, the werewolf captain could be surprisingly lightfooted at times, then again she had been in thought and it seemed he could read her face as he shrugged and opened his mouth once more. "In my opinion you did well, don't hate orcs myself but don't have any love for them either. Before you came along the tribes that plagued these lands were the worst of the worst. Killing, slaving, they did it all and then you came and put a stop to it with fire and sword. Those orcs dserved what they got, that said. My people and you humans can also commit some pretty dark things for whatever reason, mostly out of greed and lust for power and you put those down in equal measure. Because that's the kind of person you are, delivering justice, to those who deserve it and not swing your hammer around wildly to those who are merely 'suspect' of being. I respect you for that, you are willing to spare what most consider inherently evil races if there is no proof that the members of such races have committed any criminal or 'evil' acts." He shrugged, "Some people might call you naive for that my lady, but me, I think it is one of the main reason we, the people, love you and support you."
She took that all in and nodded slowly, "Thank you Karhn, this is why I appreciate having you be in my inner circle, you speak your mind." She smiled, "And also know what to say to ease my troubled mind when I need it. I admit I was worried at first if I was committing a mistake, saving those orcs... but I am convinced that what i did was right, if I had let it happen, then I would have allowed murder in the streets of a city under my protection... laws are there for a reason and there will be no execution of any being within this protectorate without a just cause or reason for such a drastic form of punishment."
"Well said my lady, now then with that distraction dealt with, shall we proceed with what we were meant to do here?" Karhn asked, "Or shall we move on to the holds of Winter & Summer?"
"No, we shall proceed as planned, this... distraction as you put it, only convinced me that we should do as we were meant to do. We will show these people what it is what they are fighting for and that we seek for those willing to do the same and join us to make this dream a reality. A land united in peace and protected from those who wish to harm it, ready to defend its neighbours if they ask and require aid." The werewolf captain merely nodded and smiled, following the paladin to the center of the city.
*----------*
Moments later Nadira strode into a meeting chamber located at Blackgriffins Town Hall, smiling she inclined her head to the elderly patriarch standing up to meet her, "Governor Harrod, my apologies for the delay. Thank you for receiving me."
The patriarch of the city was smiling wide and placed his hands on Nadiras shoulderpads and inclined his own head, "It is good to see you my dear, what brings our guardian to the city? Besides stopping misguided adventurers for making a mistake, I must apologize for that, if any of the town guard were there they would have put a stop to it-"
"Please, old friend, no need to speak further of it. As for what brings me here. I know you said last time it is not required but I feel like I must, I request your permission to send heralds through your city speaking in my name, asking for recruits for the armed forces to keep up the defense of the realm. I would also like to use the city as a base of operations for a undefined amount of time."
Bobbing his head governor Harrod nodded, "I will summon some of the city heralds to deliver your words to the masses that our paladin protector is asking for souls to join her ranks. As for your second request, we are always happy to host you my lady, might I ask why?"
She turned to the large window looking out to the mountains at which base the city was located, staring at the closest, almost imagining she could see the shapes circling there that were inhabiting the crags and peaks that had given this city its name. "Griffons."
*----------*
At various spots in the city a herald appeared shouting to be heard over the clamour and other hubbub of noises that are part of a city. "Good folk of Blackgriffin I repeat hereby the words of Nadira the She-Wolf, protector of this realm, guardian and champion of all that is innocent and good!
To the husbands and wives, the sons and daughters, all those who call this realm home and are under its protection. You call me your protector, your guardian and I am honoured to be called this. But I do not do this alone, many of the people, your fellow men and women are part of the army that keeps these lands safe from the threats that may prey upon us all.
I call upon you all now, any who might have considered to join the ranks of these noble souls will have the opportunity to do so for the coming days. The only requirements are that you are of age per your race custom and traditions, that you are no older than 40 in human terms and that you know that by joining the ranks of the forces that protect these lands... you might be called upon to fight against bandits, marauders and other brigands... but also forces of darkness and true evil if they ever decide to invade these lands.
What is asked of you is no small matter, dedication, valour and service to your fellow people. All those in the Protectorate and even beyond our borders we are sworn to protect. We do not stand idle if people are in need. Do any stand idle if their neighbours house falls prey to flames? Or do you stride forward to help put it out and rebuild what is lost.
Those that join are among brothers and sisters, shared in common purpose and goal.
I thank you all for hearing my words and those that do not join will not be taken lightly, all of us do what we must to function in these lands and each has their role to play that makes them happy and feel fulfilled.
Those are the words Nadira the She-Wolf wanted to share with you all, any who are so inclined to heed them are welcome to seek out her paladins who are stationed at Town hall and the militia barracks near each city gate."
City of Blackgriffin...
The west gate was open, traffic pouring in and out of the city as the White Wolf paladins and their wolf mounts that gave them their name escorted the group called the 'Northernback Adventurers' to great gates. Waiting for them was Nadira who looked upon them with unblinking, glowing eyes, "You will be brought to the border, the Orcs you wrongfully attacked and were about to murder have already been set free yesterday. All of you, know this. Your group will be marked, travel through these lands again and break its laws... you will not be spared, I only gave you this warning once because you did not know better and in some... in my opinion, twisted way were thinking you were all doing the right thing." She raised her warhammer and gestured to the open gates, the paladins nodded and herded the adventurers out.
Their leader, his head wrapped in bandages snarled and turned, looking at Nadira, "You are a spawn of evil disguising yourself as some kind of holy champion! We know you for what you are and you will receive your judgment at the hands of the righteous! This I swear!"
She regarded the leader, raising a eyebrow and responded in a calm voice. "You are entitled to your own opinion sir, if the gods take offense at me, I am prepared to be judged by them if they so choose. Now begone, you have been given warning. Next time you or your group commits a offense I will not be so lenient." With that she turned and strode away, having no further interest in trading words with the man, perhaps she had made a mistake in releasing those orcs but he had no proof they had done any evil or crime so to stand by and do nothing would have meant to allow them to be murdered, plain and simple. She would never allow such a thing to happen, she had her principles and code to stood by.
"Well that could have gone better... or worse for that matter." Came a voice from her right, Karhn Fang moved beside Nadira as if he had been there from the start, the werewolf captain could be surprisingly lightfooted at times, then again she had been in thought and it seemed he could read her face as he shrugged and opened his mouth once more. "In my opinion you did well, don't hate orcs myself but don't have any love for them either. Before you came along the tribes that plagued these lands were the worst of the worst. Killing, slaving, they did it all and then you came and put a stop to it with fire and sword. Those orcs dserved what they got, that said. My people and you humans can also commit some pretty dark things for whatever reason, mostly out of greed and lust for power and you put those down in equal measure. Because that's the kind of person you are, delivering justice, to those who deserve it and not swing your hammer around wildly to those who are merely 'suspect' of being. I respect you for that, you are willing to spare what most consider inherently evil races if there is no proof that the members of such races have committed any criminal or 'evil' acts." He shrugged, "Some people might call you naive for that my lady, but me, I think it is one of the main reason we, the people, love you and support you."
She took that all in and nodded slowly, "Thank you Karhn, this is why I appreciate having you be in my inner circle, you speak your mind." She smiled, "And also know what to say to ease my troubled mind when I need it. I admit I was worried at first if I was committing a mistake, saving those orcs... but I am convinced that what i did was right, if I had let it happen, then I would have allowed murder in the streets of a city under my protection... laws are there for a reason and there will be no execution of any being within this protectorate without a just cause or reason for such a drastic form of punishment."
"Well said my lady, now then with that distraction dealt with, shall we proceed with what we were meant to do here?" Karhn asked, "Or shall we move on to the holds of Winter & Summer?"
"No, we shall proceed as planned, this... distraction as you put it, only convinced me that we should do as we were meant to do. We will show these people what it is what they are fighting for and that we seek for those willing to do the same and join us to make this dream a reality. A land united in peace and protected from those who wish to harm it, ready to defend its neighbours if they ask and require aid." The werewolf captain merely nodded and smiled, following the paladin to the center of the city.
*----------*
Moments later Nadira strode into a meeting chamber located at Blackgriffins Town Hall, smiling she inclined her head to the elderly patriarch standing up to meet her, "Governor Harrod, my apologies for the delay. Thank you for receiving me."
The patriarch of the city was smiling wide and placed his hands on Nadiras shoulderpads and inclined his own head, "It is good to see you my dear, what brings our guardian to the city? Besides stopping misguided adventurers for making a mistake, I must apologize for that, if any of the town guard were there they would have put a stop to it-"
"Please, old friend, no need to speak further of it. As for what brings me here. I know you said last time it is not required but I feel like I must, I request your permission to send heralds through your city speaking in my name, asking for recruits for the armed forces to keep up the defense of the realm. I would also like to use the city as a base of operations for a undefined amount of time."
Bobbing his head governor Harrod nodded, "I will summon some of the city heralds to deliver your words to the masses that our paladin protector is asking for souls to join her ranks. As for your second request, we are always happy to host you my lady, might I ask why?"
She turned to the large window looking out to the mountains at which base the city was located, staring at the closest, almost imagining she could see the shapes circling there that were inhabiting the crags and peaks that had given this city its name. "Griffons."
*----------*
At various spots in the city a herald appeared shouting to be heard over the clamour and other hubbub of noises that are part of a city. "Good folk of Blackgriffin I repeat hereby the words of Nadira the She-Wolf, protector of this realm, guardian and champion of all that is innocent and good!
To the husbands and wives, the sons and daughters, all those who call this realm home and are under its protection. You call me your protector, your guardian and I am honoured to be called this. But I do not do this alone, many of the people, your fellow men and women are part of the army that keeps these lands safe from the threats that may prey upon us all.
I call upon you all now, any who might have considered to join the ranks of these noble souls will have the opportunity to do so for the coming days. The only requirements are that you are of age per your race custom and traditions, that you are no older than 40 in human terms and that you know that by joining the ranks of the forces that protect these lands... you might be called upon to fight against bandits, marauders and other brigands... but also forces of darkness and true evil if they ever decide to invade these lands.
What is asked of you is no small matter, dedication, valour and service to your fellow people. All those in the Protectorate and even beyond our borders we are sworn to protect. We do not stand idle if people are in need. Do any stand idle if their neighbours house falls prey to flames? Or do you stride forward to help put it out and rebuild what is lost.
Those that join are among brothers and sisters, shared in common purpose and goal.
I thank you all for hearing my words and those that do not join will not be taken lightly, all of us do what we must to function in these lands and each has their role to play that makes them happy and feel fulfilled.
Those are the words Nadira the She-Wolf wanted to share with you all, any who are so inclined to heed them are welcome to seek out her paladins who are stationed at Town hall and the militia barracks near each city gate."
150 Polearm Infantry - human - 150 gold
50 Swordmen - human - 50 gold
50 axemen - human - 50 gold
200 Crossbowmen - human - 500 gold
40 Knights - human - 200 gold
60 Werewolves - 300 gold
20 Gardeners - Ogier - 200 gold
50 Swordmen - human - 50 gold
50 axemen - human - 50 gold
200 Crossbowmen - human - 500 gold
40 Knights - human - 200 gold
60 Werewolves - 300 gold
20 Gardeners - Ogier - 200 gold