Back in Valardin
Posted by Puffin on 02/09/18
Meanwhile, while Grayson continues to call its banners, House Keaton has not been silent. Count Kael Keaton steps forward to call his banners, and not just that but also works to recruit more able-bodied people to defend their lands. Rather than send missives, the family travels personally to make a show of unified force. Countess Reigna goes with him to recruit with nothing more than who she is - a believer. She believes in her people, she believes in this cause. She believes that the Compact will suffer if anyone of sound body stays behind. She's looking at you, Gilbert! The time of heroes is returning, and that hallowed title doesn't require noble birth. It requires a brave heart and a love of the Compact. The willingness to be the closed fist of the Faith to take up arms against the enemies of all we hold dear. For your lovers and your mothers and your fathers and your children. The Oathlands made a promise to always guard the Compact. Oathlanders keep their promises! We WILL fulfill our Oaths! We march for the East! For the King! For the Compact!
Lady Margerie travels too, the former Countess of Oakhaven for twenty years. She grew up with them, stood with them in crisis. She knows who the surprisingly influential members of the community are - not necessarily the rich merchant, but the quiet heart of the neighborhoods. And this is where she focuses - sometimes passionate, sometimes soft, the heart of Oakhaven returns to rally her fellow leaders to encourage their families, their neighbors, their peers, and heck, even their enemies. This is the time to come together. And the Sword of Oakhaven joins them too, reminding them of their firm beliefs - criminals do not go unpunished. Their quarry is vile and corrupt, but who better to support the charge than the knights and huntsment of Oakhaven who fear no hardship and will always defend against threats? She charges them with honor and duty and responsibility to the truth and to justice. With the backing and encouragement of Duke Cristoph, the Keatons make ready for war.
Lady Margerie travels too, the former Countess of Oakhaven for twenty years. She grew up with them, stood with them in crisis. She knows who the surprisingly influential members of the community are - not necessarily the rich merchant, but the quiet heart of the neighborhoods. And this is where she focuses - sometimes passionate, sometimes soft, the heart of Oakhaven returns to rally her fellow leaders to encourage their families, their neighbors, their peers, and heck, even their enemies. This is the time to come together. And the Sword of Oakhaven joins them too, reminding them of their firm beliefs - criminals do not go unpunished. Their quarry is vile and corrupt, but who better to support the charge than the knights and huntsment of Oakhaven who fear no hardship and will always defend against threats? She charges them with honor and duty and responsibility to the truth and to justice. With the backing and encouragement of Duke Cristoph, the Keatons make ready for war.