[ Voice; Seelie Locked ]

[knightscode]

As some of you are aware, there was a fire in Caer Glaem's library. An intruder was in the buidling.

As it stands, we as shardholders are the strongest thing our court has to defend itself. If the shardholders of the other court come to us the footsoldiers will be cut down all too easily -- a shardholder is worth 30 or so of the other soldiers.

If we are to defend Caer Glaem therefore we must help in not just leaving her to pursue alliances and fight enemies, but by the stationing of guards. We must keep track of who enters and leaves our city, be vigilant against agents of Morla scouting us out or attacks against us. As you may already be aware myself and Sir Grimm are holding training all through this month for anyone who wishes to learn, but this will require people good at keeping records too.

If anyone is interested in this effort please contact myself or Lady Gwenllian. Thank you for your time.

Comments

[Audio]

[knightscode]

It is as you say. I hoped if people came to train together they might... bond more, perhaps, learn from each other and then learn to know each other in the process.

[ You know, like knights do. Hit each other with swords until they can tolerate each other. ]

[Audio]

[oathshackledbird]

Don't give up hope yet. Yes, it would be nice if it was as easy as getting everyone together at once, but it can also be done with smaller groups. You get small groups of fighters to trust each other and then get the groups to trust each other and so on. It takes more time, but the result is the same.

[That is...people who come to know each other by beating each other along side the head with swords.]

[Audio]

[knightscode]

You are right, of course.

[ He lets out a slow breath, smiles to himself -- although Diarmuid cannot see that he may hear the slight lift in his voice as he regroups. ]

Well, I am glad to have your assistance if nothing else. Perhaps if I cannot inspire you, at least, will. You have a way about you.

[ You know, a way. An air of heroism. ]

[Audio]

[oathshackledbird]

[As long as it is his air of heroism inspiring people and not his curse, he will take it.]

I think you are exaggerating my skill, but I will do my best. Please keep me up to date on your efforts building the defenses and let me know if there is anything you need me to do.

[Audio]

[knightscode]

I will do as you say, Lancer. I have no doubt we will have need of your skills sooner than we would like.

[Audio]

[oathshackledbird]

Sadly, that is how war is and this is definitely a war we are in. Be well, my friend. We will talk again soon.