Talen has left the On the Battlements.

Jiacomo, the Velenosa seneschal have been dismissed.

3 Velenosa House Guards have been dismissed.

Chianti, a majestic black Ostrian horse have been dismissed.

Having been in the defense of Southport, Thorley accompanied Enyo on the trip to Setarco, settling in as he waits for the address to begin as well, his hand settled upon the black blade at his side.

Betsy, 3 Iron Guardsmen arrive, following Sparte.

a black robed Silent Reflection arrives, following Driskell.

Isla, a small silver fox, 1 Velenosa House Guards, Claudio, the chivalrous knight, Sofia, a saucy sailor's aide arrive, following Cadenza.

Anya, the cool as an ice cube Champion apprentice arrives, following Caspian.

Alessia continues to glance around, amber eyes watching the crowd as it forms to listen to the Archduchess. She is also looking for members of her patrol squad. She sees Theron, and if she catches his eye, she'll give a nod in his direction. But for the most part, she stays where she is so that her crew can find her if they are about.

Willen arrives, following Lou.

As he looks around, Valdemar notices a couple of other familiar faces, waving to both Theron and Enyo. He remains where he is for the moment, however, waiting for the Archduchesse to arrive so that he can hear what she has to say.

Orland arrives, following Duarte.

Golden, an Oakhaven bloodhound arrives, following Lucita.

Talen has joined the On the Battlements.

Caspian has joined the Along the Towers.

Theron offering a salute towards Leta in response to the nod, he'll beckon Alessia over to him, inclining his head back to his cousin. "Sword of Grihem's Point!" He calls out after Valdemar, cheerfully.

1 Saik Guard, Gunther, a Rottweiler arrive, following Estaban.

Aneka, 3 Iron Guardsmen, Meeka arrive, following Merek.

Jaxon, Champion of the Reflection, A Mirror Masked Woman, Calvary -- A Large Fluffy Hound, 3 Velenosa House Guards arrive, following Isolde.

As the troops gather around the walls, Eleyna stands slightly to the side. There is a pensive expression on her face as she eyes the growing crowd, but she seems lost in thought. At her side, Talen leans in to murmur against her ear and she nods. The Archduchess turns to mount the battlements before she straightens and looks out over the gathering, her chin lifted and her expression resolute.

1 Velenosa House Guards arrives, following Alistair.


Still recovering from her wounds from the previous battle, Regla Navegant makes her way to the walls once more to join the crowd. The Archduchess is to speak and she's interested in seeing what the Archduchess has to say. She'll stay near those she knows, Estaban or Theron, which ever sees her first.

Madeleine is present, moving to the front as befits a high ranked member of the Faith. Mangata's Archlector looks up to the Archduchess and offers a reassuring smile. All will be well, despite the danger and the risk.

1 Igniseri scarlet phoenix guards, Aubyn--An aloof lycene noble leave, following Amarantha.

Amarantha leaves, following Apollis.

Ian takes note of Valdemar and moves in his direction. "Lord Grimhall."

Enyo lifts a hand, wiggling her fingers back to Valdemar, "Fancy meeting you here!" She calls in greeting, but then she turns her attention towards Eleyna, offering the Archduchess a quick, bright smile as well before she does what she so rarely does, and that's pay attention without making noise.

Serafine is suddenly quite distracted, because something smells ... off. She's leaning in to Leta and starts to poke at the woman's brigandine. "...I thought you washed this? All the fuss you made at the healers' tents-..." She wrinkles her nose. "-puh, should I rub tomato into it? Will it help?" Ah, but then, there's her sister on the battlements, her brother-in-law, and despite all her teasing and ragging, Serafine is suddenly the very picture of respectful, devoted attention, looking up at Eleyna on the battlements.

Lou casually comes walking into the walled area of Setarco. She looks around to see if she can find the other Grayson members, then walks in that direction, standing close to Reese.

Alis is just there, one of many in the crowd. And trying to see over the heads of taller people, as Eleyna ascends the battlements to speak.

Lucita walks in with her husband, the two closely following Driskell. She is quiet, just watching for the time being.

Cadenza makes her way in, her face hidden in the shadows of that jacket. Her hand resting on the hilt of that rubicund blade. Pursing her lips, she just moves around and spots Alessia. Quickly she just moves to stand up next to her patrol leader. "Lady Alessia..." Nudging her playfully she then moves over to where she sees Caspian. "I'll be right back lady...." And with that she goes to sit.

Driskell brings a small company of children that accompany him and the black robed Silent Reflection along with a few of the faithful to hear the words of the Archduchess. "Listen." he says flatly to the children, "You're partaking and witnessing history. Remember what you hear and see."

Cadenza has joined the Along the Towers.

Apollis is in the crowd doing his thing.

Madeleine has joined the On the Battlements.

Regla has joined the On the Battlements.

Ignacio has joined the Along the Towers.

Merek has come to listen to the speech.

Sorrel has joined the On the Battlements.

Estaban walks up onto the wall with Lucita by her side looking around nodding to people and smiling at Regla.

Merek has joined the On the Battlements.

Jasher has joined the At the Arrowslits.

Theron has joined the On the Battlements.

Isolde and Alistair are arm and arm, following closely behind Driskell. They are not the children, I swear.

Serafine has joined the On the Battlements.

Jaerith wanders around a little lost, not seeing anyone he knows until he catches sight of Kael. He siddles over and says quietly, ?Young Count?

Noticing the tiny tactical and very pregnant Princess Knight, Thorley moves over to where Alis is, and places a hand on her shoulder for a moment. "Ya ready for this?" he asks her, a quick grin that shows on his features before he turns his attention back to the address.

Slipping in with Driskell and the Children, Roran's helping herd and watch over, here to observe history.

Estaban has joined the Along the Towers.

Kael has joined the Outside the Gates.

Talen stands aside his wife, the gleam of his silver a little more muted than that of her own, and the bright wihte of her leathers. The dark prince's expression is mostly neutral, until after a time, he raises his hand. An indication for quiet to settle over the mobilised armies, the High General awaiting his Archduchess' address, for himself and for all that await the battles to come.

Alessia spots Cadenza, and grins at the playful nodge, giving a nod. "Princess," she greets. She nods again as Cadenza excuses herself, then she hefts her glaive, and makes her way over toward Theron as he beckons to her, though she's still keeping an eye out for members of her squad. She settles back into her at-ease stance near the Sword of Ostria, and gives him a hip-bump as seems to be their way. "Cousin," she greets. "Ready to defend Setarco?" She doesn't speak too much, however, as she sees Eleyna and Talen appear on the battlements.

Leta has joined the On the Battlements.

Shard arrives looking not unlike she did the other night--in silk and leather both, a strange combination for her, but stranger still is her painted face. There are black lines following the general shape of her eyes, and two more on her cheeks and her chin that echo the deliberate scarring already there, and thicker white marks that trace the scarring further, then follow down the bridge of her nose. She looks little like a Compact soldier, and the leather helmet with raven feathers decorating the crown that she has tucked under one arm doesn't do much to soften this appearance. It's the second time in as many days she's gone in for the full Abandoned barbarian look.

Enyo has joined the On the Battlements.

Graham steps out into the open area with those gathering, though dressed for combat, armor and his sword at his side. He looks about to those gathered some familure and some he doesnt know as well or perhaps at all. He will make his way towards the gathering though giving a nod in greeting to those he knows and looking politely and respectful to those he doesnt both.

With the amount of people around, the sound of Vano's bells on his belt is probably being drowned out. So many of 'the bent' here in one place, it does make the Rivenshari frown a touch. But at least there's one face he seems to recognize, and that's Alis, who he heads towards. "Princess Valardin." he utters in a low greeting. He looks tired and just a touch battle-weary, having already seen his fair share on a ship or elsewhere. Bathing has been a luxury that he no longer affords.

Isolde has joined the On the Battlements.

Jaerith has joined the Outside the Gates.

Alistair has joined the On the Battlements.

Apollis has joined the On the Battlements.

"I'm always ready," Theron wraps his arm around Alessia's shoulder, resting his head to hers affectionately. "How about you, you little firebrand? Don't leave my sight, yes? I want to know if I have to rush an enemy so you can cut them really nicely," he tells her, before looking up to Talen and Eleyna, paying rapt attention.

Prince Luca has been lingering around now for some time, absolutely not drinking at all with Ian, and so he continues to not drink by finishing the little splash in the bottom of his cup, so he's no longer tempted by such things. The crowd's thicker now than it was before, allowing him to get lost in the confines of it. He wanders through people at an easy pace, slipping around them like liquid, until he can wend his way over to his wife, sliding an arm around her waist. "I heard this is the most anticipated speech of the year!" he says a little too loudly, shifting his dark eyes over to where Eleyna's at.

Alessia has joined the On the Battlements.

Kael is most assuredly not outside of the gates, but rather is moving around the gathering of people. When Jaerith maneuvers to him he nods in a somber manner. There's a scan of the crowd. It's happenstance that has him spot Alis, but he does not approach right now. Instead he just tries to keep track of her.

Luis has joined the Along the Towers.

Luca has joined the On the Battlements.

Luis has left the Along the Towers.

Lucita has joined the Along the Towers.

Alis looks back over her shoulder swiftly, and then up at Thorley. "Sir Thorley. As ready as can be. I trust you will be careful out there, or your lady may hunt me down to smite me." she murmurs, looking over at Vano next. "Lord Vano. You have already seen battle. Have you been seen by the healers yet? And your armor checked? I would not have you out there again if you haven't had time to prepare."

Reese leans into Luca. She is being all cuddly and close right now. It is like she thinks they could die or something. She does making a shhing gesture though when he speaks too loud and her cheeks warm with a pink hue.

There were rumors that the Pravus twins had been found on the beach though few had laid eyes on them. Nor would many notice as the Lady Juliana, slipped into the crowd, staying to the back, letting shadows swallow her as she watched and listened.

Reese has joined the On the Battlements.

Smiling at Theron and then Enyo, Valdemar then turns his attention to his fellow Mourning Islander and responds, "Lord Ian, it is good to see you here." There is not much time for conversation, though, before Eleyna's arrival, causing the Grimhall heir to grow quiet and look toward her.

Graham has joined the On the Battlements.

Luis has joined the Along the Towers.

Peri has joined the Along the Towers.

Ianna spots Kael and heads over to him. She looks less uncomfortable in her leather jerkin now. That's a plus. "Count Keaton," she says, nodding politely. "You look like you haven't slept, either," she continues with the slightest hint of a good-natured smile.

Lou has joined the On the Battlements.

Kaldur has joined the Along the Towers.

Gino, a surly sailor, 1 Velenosa House Guards arrive, following Antonio.

Alessia smirks at Theron's comment about not leaving his sight, and murmurs, "It'll be hard for me to lead my patrol if I'm glued to your side, Cousin," she chortles good-naturedly. She returns his hug though, her expression pensive. She looks fresh and well-rested though, and ready for action, whatever that may end up being.

Saoirse has joined the On the Battlements.

Lucita spots her brother joining them and reaches out to tug him closer. She stands between Luis and Estaban, slipping one hand into each of theirs as she watches people sort themselves out. She silently listens, avoiding using her voice as much as possible.

Archduchess Eleyna Velenosa, Grand Duchess of the Lyceum, stands upon the battlements of the Setarco city walls. Clad in pristine white leather and gleaming steel with her bright golden hair loose so that it falls in curls nearly to her waist, she looks like an avenging protector. Pale blue eyes, cold and determined in the frame of that alabaster-hued face, gaze out at the amassed gathering of the defenders of Setarco. Finally, as the crowd begins to still, she raises her voice, those tones ringing out against the stone walls of the city. "Defenders of Setarco!"

"As I look out over this crowd, I see faces from all realms of the Compact. I see cunning Lycene, honorable Oathlanders, noble Crownlanders, brave Northerners, and ferocious Islanders. I see Prodigals that have adopted the protection of the Compact and fight alongside us as brothers and sisters. I see all the best that the Compact has to offer and the reasons why we unite as one; because each of us has a role to play, each of us complements and challenges the others in ways that make us better for it. Our strength is found in both our differences -and- in our unity. If outsiders seek to harm one, they seek to harm -all- of us."

"There are enemies that seek to break the Compact. They would see us fall. They would see us kneel. They tried to invade and destroy the city of Arx, the jewel of the Compact, and we said 'No! We will stand!' They tried to destroy Stormwall in the North and we said, 'No! We will stand!' as we burnt the city around them. The Marinite fleet took on the Compact's armada, intending to break us and we said, 'No! We will stand!" And now, the enemy comes to Setarco. He comes to make us kneel. He comes to -break- the Compact."

"Today, as we fight to defend Setarco, to push back against the Pretender King and his minions, we do not fight as Lycene, Oathlander, Crownlander, Northerner, or Islander. We fight united. We fight as Arvani. We fight for our people. We fight for our Gods. We fight for our Compact. AND. WE. WILL. STAND!"

The Archduchess' final words ring out as she lifts a clenched fist, blue eyes blazing.

Luis wanders out into the space along the walls, dressed in steel and heavy cloak as he passes those he knows, nods are given. A friendly gesture, a hand on a shoulder, and then he carries on to join the group at the space along the towers.

Peri is already in full battle dress with leathers. "I checked on the boats and the other fleet commanders. We're as ready as we'll ever be," she mutters to Kaldur as she moves along, making her way up through to the towers where there seems to be some extra breathing room. Rolling her neck a little, she reaches up to press where her wound is hidden at her shoulder to check the sensitivity before settling in for the speech.

Ianna has joined the Outside the Gates.

Drawing his sword at the end of Eleyna's speech, Theron calls out, loudly, "SWORDS OF THE SOUTH! ALL HAIL ARCHDUCHESS ELEYNA VELENOSA! HAIL! HAIL! HAIL!"

No longer in a cape but in Highly Practical WarTime Gear!(TM), Saoirse enters the walls and promptly moves to where her family, generally, stands. She clasps her hands in front of her, quietly listening to Eleyna's speech - and the hails after it.

Cristoph has joined the Outside the Gates.

Merek draws out his own blade and joins the chants of the people for the speech of Eleyna.

Antonio, it seems, is just in time to hear the speech, and so he applauds loudly, though his expression remains grim and reserved.

Reese isn't actually of the south, but she still lifts her sword at Theron's words. "Yay, Archeduches Eleyna! We will stand!" She calls out.

Apollis lifts his clenched fists and tries to get his eyes to blaze too.

Alistair wields Watcher, a diamondplate sword.

Tiny person, loud voice. "FOR THE COMPACT!" Alis shouts, encouraging her fellow Oathlanders to raise their voices in support as well.

"ALL HAIL THE ARCHDUCHESS ELEYNA!!!" It was like a roar that Cadenza let out as she stood. "WE WILL STAND!!"

Sparte doesn't really have a sword, but raises a fist for the same of unity as he glances around at others and what they're doing.

"For the Gods! For the Compact! We Stand!" Madeleine joins the cry with her clear calm voice.

Sorrel calls out softly but in a manner that her voice carries over the crowd, a little musically, "Remember! Remember! If you have access to a cobalt weapon, you must use it! Cobalt weapons save lives! FOR THE COMPACT! (Use cobalt for the Compact.)"

Isolde joins in the clapping and cheering, her voice echoing the call of "Hail Achduchess Eleyna!" Fist raised.

Alistair pulls the Grayson blade Watcher from its scabbard as Eleyna finishes her address, the man lifting the blade wordlessly in salute to the Archduchess and the warriors of the Compact, those Confessors and Inquisitors who have joined him in this battle doing the same as they prepare for battle.

Jasher calls out from near the arrow slits, his cutlass raised. "Crush the pirate who would be king!"

Ian manages, somehow, to listen to THAT speech without even a stirring of excitement showing in his eyes, or on his worn features.

Talen tips his chin up as Eleyna speaks, turning his eyes only for a moment, his expression severe. Then, after a time, he withdraws his blade and joins her fist with a blade in air. "We will stand!" he bellows in an echo of the recognition given to the Crown words.

Vano looks down at himself at Alis' comment. It is not Compact armor, rather something that was built by a shav(read: Rivenshari)smith. It looked pretty good before the fighting, not so much now. "I'll survive. The Spirits sustain me." Then a shrug. "Or I won't, it is not my choice." He seems to be pretty okay with it. Accepting perhaps. "Seem enough. I take more satisfaction in killing demons than being controlled by one. I won't lie, there's a particular amount of catharsis in it." He frowns at the speech. "Is this something that leaders do? Words do not win wars." He chuckles a bit. "Though I think I'd like a better weapon and armor at this point however. Feeling rather poor at the moment."

Duarte is overheard praising Eleyna.

Ianna is overheard praising Eleyna.

Cadenza is overheard praising Eleyna.

Sorrel is overheard praising Eleyna.

Roaring, Thorley calls out, "FOR THE COMPACT!" comes the cry in unison with Alis and those of Valarin. And his hand draws the dark black blade of Eventide and holds it alodt.

Talen wields a diamondplate hand-and-a-half sword with a straight crossguard and rhomboid pommel.

Merek is overheard praising Eleyna for: We live. We die. WE LIVE AGAIN!

Thorley is overheard praising Eleyna.

Reese is overheard praising Eleyna for: Will stand, yay, Archduchess!

Alessia whisper something in reply to Theron, and then she turns her attention to Eleyna, falling silent as the Archduchess delivers her rousing speech. With each word, the Glaivedancer seems to stand a little taller and straighter, and when Theron begins the chant, she lifts her glaive into the air and cheers as well. "We will stand! For the compact!" she shouts.

Theron is overheard praising Eleyna for: We shall prevail!

Thorley wields The Eventide Blade.

Ignacio is overheard praising Eleyna.

Not a small person but a big voice nonetheless. "For the Compact!" adds Kael in his Tournament Voice, joining his fellow Valardin in the cheer.

Luca is overheard praising Eleyna for: THAT'S MY FAMILY.

Dario makes his way onto the wall and hangs back in the distance. The Marquis of the nearby island of Ischia stands in his Ducal capital and he claps for the Archduchess after her speech.


Regla draws the word of Escuma and holds it skyward, joining in the voices present. "So say we all!" she yells, "SO SAY WE ALL!" she adds yelling even louder. "We stand! For the Compact, for Arvum, for all!"

Enyo listens carefully to the speech, then draws her blade to join in with others, lifting it into the air, "We will stand!"

Merek wields Diamond Nightsong.

Sparte is overheard praising Eleyna for: THAT'S LUCA'S FAMILY

Alessia is overheard praising Eleyna for: Such a rousing and inspiring speech!

Dario is overheard praising Eleyna for: A proud moment for the Lyceum.

Driskell lifts a solitary gloved fist up in the air although he doesn't shout. He does gesture for the other children to do in response and they all shout and make a dollar.

Isolde is overheard praising Eleyna for: The kind of Archduchess Velenosa needs.

The man of Stonewood sent or more likely knowing him volunteered for this having fought along side those on the islands before this. Graham will nod to both Reese and Luca but will not speak through the speech instead he will indeed draw his weapon into the air raising it in defiance of the those who would seek to destroy this land.

Talen is overheard praising Eleyna for: For the Grand Duchess, for the Lyceum, for the Compact. We will stand.

Enyo is overheard praising Eleyna.

Reese looks over to Graham, giving him a somber smile. "Lord Graham, good to see you, your with us." She says to him.

Standing, Cadenza makes her way from the seats she was at before moving back over to her boss lady, Alessia.

Though he stands attentive throughout the speech, Valdemar is quiet afterward. Glancing over at Ian and giving a nod, he puts on his horned helm and then draws the finer of the two weapons at his back, one of the cobalt arms that Sorrel is referring to.

Lou takes some time to cheer the speech that Eleyna gives. "FOR THE COMPACT!" The Grayson Princess roaaars.

Shard's lips move for a moment, though whatever she says isn't audible. She lifts a fist with the rest.

Alis tilts her head, looking up at the Rivenshari warrior. "How do you feel about Flails? I don't have extra armor on me, but I only need one flail. And I've the cobalt one. If you can use it, take my diamondplate one for today. And then we'll get you something better when we return to Arx."

Valdemar wields Intricately forged ancient steel great axe.

Cadenza has left the Along the Towers.

Serafine is overheard praising Eleyna for: FUCK YES WE WILL STAND.

Alis wields Intricately forged ancient steel flail.

Cadenza has joined the Along the Towers.

Sorrel is overheard praising Valdemar for: For using cobalt.

Sorrel is overheard praising Alis for: For using cobalt.

Estaban draws his sword and follows "HAIL! HAIL! HAIL! ARCHDUTCHESS ELEYNA!" he cries out with the rest.

Jaerith winces slightly at the noise, hand on head for a moment before he joins in the noise with a cheer.

Alis is overheard praising Eleyna.

Cadenza wields Wild Heart.

Luca wields intricately forged ancient steel cutlass.

Jaerith wields a steel recurve bow.

Sorrel is overheard praising Luca for: For using cobalt.

Caspian wields Freedom.

Reese wields Intricately forged ancient steel cutlass.

Ignacio wields Ardor, a diamondplate longsword.

Estaban wields Intricately forged ancient steel recurve bow.

Peri wields a steel longsword.

Lou is overheard praising Eleyna for: For giving an inspiring speech on the cusp of battle!

Theron bears his cobalt broadsword, the same one given to him by Archduchess Eleyna herself. He continues his chant, lifting his faceplate as he shouts, "HAIL! WE WILL STAND! FOR THE LYCEUM!"

Sorrel is overheard praising Reese for: For using cobalt.

Luis gets Ascension, a dark rapier from a black cloth wrap for a blade.

Sorrel is overheard praising Estaban for: For using cobalt.

Antonio wields Intricately forged ancient steel cutlass.

Luis wields Ascension, a dark rapier.

Orland leaves, following Duarte.

Isabetta wields Romance Writer.

Kael wields Dawn's Promise, a Rubicund longsword.

Sorrel is overheard praising Antonio for: For using cobalt.

"I was trained in various kinds of weapons." Vano glances at River's End, which looks like nothing more than a steel falchion. A nice steel weapon, but a steel one all the same. He blinks at the offer she gives him. "Really?" And then the weapon is being shoved on him. And he looks a bit bewildered that someone would give him a weapon that nice at the drop of a hat. "...thank you. You'll get it back, even if someone has to pick it off my dead body."

Apollis wields Talonstrike.

Kael wields Stinger, a diamondplate longsword.

Vano wields Reckless, the unrepentant diamondplate flail.

"If anyone is in need of a Rubicund blade, I have one available." Thorley coments from where he stands near Alis as the knight prepares the dark steel blade for battle.

Serafine wields Pathway.

Cristoph wields Intricately forged ancient steel cutlass.

Sorrel is overheard praising Cristoph for: For using cobalt.

Lou gives her crossbow a dubious look as she wields it, when everyone else is also wielding their weapons. She makes certain to stay close to her sister, Reese.

Ian leans his head towards Valdemar and says something quietly to him.

Loosening the wrap upon his back, Luis draw the dark rapier from its sheathe and holds it aloft, watching the others as the phoenix seems to catch flame in the dying light, turning to those close to him to whisper some words of blessing and prayer.

Leta stands by Eleyna's sister as she listens to the speech, face set in a thoughtful look.. She cheers at the end, a wordless whooping for a few moments, then leans down to clap a hand onto Serafine's back and trade a few words.

2 Lyonesse Trained Guards arrives, following Demura.

"Your Grace, I will kill those sixty pirates for you!" Theron shouts out to Eleyna, saluting her with the blade in the Ostrian fashion; the blade is held flat against the torso, lowered, and then raised again. "Compact! Let's bring them pain!"

Regla wields Intricately forged ancient steel cutlass.

Graham returns his sword to his side. He returns the smile though it is waned and not his usual happy though he will speak. "I am honored to fight at your side once more, I hope I will be of aid." He says the moment is definately lifting but it would be foolish not to return thoughts to what is ahead.

Isabetta regards Lou's position from her place kind of just amongst the crowd of defenders and decides to call out to the princess, "Love the crossbow and the color scheme." She gives a placid emotion lacking thumps up with her own bow, not-crossbow-bow in her other hand.

"Yes, really. You need a better weapon, I have one I can loan you." Alis nods, gesturing for him to wield it and looking pleased when he does. "I call her Reckless. Smash some of those fuckers to pieces with her, if you have the opportunity please." There is even a brief, but brittle smile when she says it.

Talen eventually lowers his blade, turning towards Eleyna and murmurs in short, before he looks over the battlements. Whatever he is said is lost in the din, though he breathes in deeply, and searches out the other generals in command. "Your grace, your highnesses," he expresses for Eleyna, Alis, and Galen, "it is time." Then, stepping forward, he clarifies for all, "If you are to remain on the grounds in Setarco, listen up. The Lyceum and any disenfranchised soldiers who have come to fight here will be under my command, and that of my generals. House Thrax and its vassals will be the responsibility of Warlord Galen Thrax. House Valardin and its vassals will be the responsibility of General Alis Valardin. Any naval admirals or captains should report to the Grand Admiral Victus Thrax. Aim for their heads to decapitate, or dismember if you cannot, and remember: the use of fire is prohibited under martial law unless otherwise orders by myself. Let Gloria find us worthy."

ordered*, because words.

The Archduchess smiles with pride and lowers her clenched fist to rest over her heart as she steps aside for Talen, her appointed General for the defense of Setarco.

Waldemai has his hammer ready for some head banging.

Reese still close to Luca and now she is near her sister and Graham as well. She has her cobalt blade and looks all charged up for action. She murmurs something softly back to Lou. She then turns to Graham. "Okay, to the Pink Griffin!" She says to the three near her and seemingly in response to Talen's words.


Regla lowers her blade and stands ready to join the rest of Thrax in the defense.

Enyo stops waving her sword around fairly quickly, and slides it back away before she begins to move closer towards Eleyna, a hand reaching out to tap the Archduchess' elbow to let her know that she's there.

From her place in the shadows, Juliana watches as the crowd erupts, blades and weapons hoisted in the air. There isn't a sound or movement form the young Pravus, she simply watches, her blue eyes turning towards Talen as he speaks.

Cristoph waves to Alis from where he is by Kael, the pair of them exchanging different swords and speaking quietly to each other. "I came to visit the troops!" At least he came wearing his good armor.

Luca is overheard praising Talen for: I like a man who knows to aim for the head.

"Your Highess, it is an honor to stand with you this night." Thorley says quietly to Alis. "May you and your child keep safe."

Madeleine stands where she does on the battlements. She isn't a soldier. She isn't a sailor. The Archlector isn't sure where to go but she is there, white robes and shining smile and eyes full of faith.

Lou beams a bright smile at Isabetta. "Thank you! Dame Ida made it!" she announces to Isabetta." She nods to Reese, then heads out to where the ships are!

Ianna raises her voice, calling out to those who can hear, "The hospital tents are in the market! Bring your wounded there! Any non-human bodily fluids must be cleaned off before entering the hospital tent! There is a space outside for this!"

Kaldur snaps Wavedancer up in salute at the Prince's command, moving off with Peri to their designated command.

"Very well. Do we head to the command center then?" Alis seeks out Talen and Galen and any other commanders with her gaze. "Sir Thorley, Lord Vano - may you fight well and honorably, and may the Gods and spirits be with you. And thank you, I will do my best." Both are given a brief bow, as is Cristoph when he is spotted.

Saoirse flicks her gaze over the crowd as they cheer, spotting this person or that. It's pretty obvious when she's watching someone because she just... stares for three to five seconds; just long enough for it to be weird. Talen takes her attention and the youngest Velenosa princess lifts an eyebrow SLIGHTLY. Decapitate. Interesting.

"We live, we die, we live again!" Merek exclaims with the others in their various shouts, before he hears the new orders, then moves on to be with some of the others of the Lycene, closest to friends if he can, and he takes a swig of wine-rum and then smashes the empty bottle on the ground away from him, sword twirled about.

Driskell puts his gloved hands on the heads of the children cheering and begins to heard them back to the Setarco Star, telling them a parable of an ancient Queen who fought for her people against terrible creatures of darkness and imbalance, and how similarly Eleyna is protecting her domain against evil. Like Fagin teaching his little pupils of open minds, he makes his way back towards the Setarco Star with his little army of innocent souls.

Reese notices Isabetta, giving her a brief and yet still warm smile. "Make you sure you survive, Lady Isabetta." She says toward her. She then has a somber smile for Sparte and Merek as well.

Shard untucks the raven feathered helmet from under her arm, and puts it on, then begins buckling the strap under her chin. It's good at obscuring at least some of her painted face, though the effect remains.

Cadenza has left the Along the Towers.

Isolde has left the On the Battlements.

Jaxon, Champion of the Reflection, A Mirror Masked Woman, Calvary -- A Large Fluffy Hound, 3 Velenosa House Guards leave, following Isolde.

a black robed Silent Reflection, Isolde leave, following Driskell.

Isabetta gives Reese a serious nod, "I shall Princess, I have a romance for you to read, I'll send it along to your siblings too."

Cadenza has joined the On the Battlements.

Apollis has left the On the Battlements.

1 Igniseri scarlet phoenix guards arrives, following Amarantha.

Amarantha arrives, following Apollis.

Graham nods in response to the call to action. His movements are swift though and now the time to think and hesitate are over for the moment and actions are to be taken. "Yes your highness." He speaks as he moves through to join them in the defense.

Jasher pushes off the wall and moves toward the port.

"I look forward to reading such." Reese says to Isabetta. She then starts from the wall, clamoring back down.

Jasher has left the At the Arrowslits.

"I have a long list of vengeance to wreck on what was done to me. To my clan." Vano says a touch bitterly. But he hefts the flail. "My mother used to use a flail when she was younger. One of the more...brutal weapons." THere's a pensive moment. "See on the other side, General. In one form or another. And good luck to you."

Nodding his 'understood' to Talen, Theron glances over to Shard and, after leaning in to hug Alessia affectionately again, murmurs something to her before approaching the Valorous Few lieutenant. "So it begins again, Mistress Shard. Gods bless," he tells her, with a triumphant smile.

Madeleine heads to the city square to pray. That she's good at.

Cyrus, 2 Culler Brutes, 3 Culler Hoodlums arrive, following Orathy.

Madeleine has left the On the Battlements.

Reese has left the On the Battlements.

Lou has left the On the Battlements.

Willen leaves, following Lou.

Graham has left the On the Battlements.

Luca has left the On the Battlements.

Lou, Graham, Luca leave, following Reese.

Lucita has left the Along the Towers.

"Keep safe," Shard says to Theron in return. "Aim for the fucking head."

Golden, an Oakhaven bloodhound leaves, following Lucita.

Alessia glances around again, and finding Cadenza making her way over, she moves to meet the princess halfway. She glances around some more and yells, "Vanguard Patrol! To me!" She meets Cadenza halfway, giving the princess a solemn look. "Ready?" she aks quietly.

Peri has left the Along the Towers.

Kaldur has left the Along the Towers.

Cadenza moves her way from where she was standing and then finds Alessia. "Ugh....sorry. So then...." Looking to Theron, she nods to him before looking to Alessia gan. "Ready....."

Ian nods to Valdemar as the other man talks to him. He starts off to rally his men.

Ianna has left the Outside the Gates.

Arlo, an impossibly fluffy dog with an impossibly grumpy face leaves, following Ianna.

Estaban has left the Along the Towers.

Gino, a surly sailor, 1 Velenosa House Guards leave, following Antonio.

Theron nods to Cadenza, before grinning at Shard as he lowers his faceplate. "Of course. I got five score."

Saoirse has left the On the Battlements.

1 Velenosa House Guards, Dreya, an older woman in Velenosan livery leave, following Saoirse.

Gino, a surly sailor, 1 Velenosa House Guards arrive, following Antonio.

Apollis, with his sister Amarantha, comes up to Alessia and bows his head. "Ready, my lady."

Gino, a surly sailor, 1 Velenosa House Guards leave, following Antonio.

Alessia has left the On the Battlements.

1 Saik Guard, Gunther, a Rottweiler leave, following Estaban.

Regla has left the On the Battlements.

Merek has left the On the Battlements.

Cristoph has left the Outside the Gates.

Serafine has left the On the Battlements.

Eleyna nods to her protege and leans in to murmur to Enyo, "I assume the Fox Legion is in position?"

Sorrel has left the On the Battlements.

4 Thrax Guards, Teonia a clever maidservant leave, following Sorrel.

Enyo nods to Eleyna, "In position and ready to go, Your Grace. They have been told what is expected by them, and if they follow through I promised them all a round of the finest whiskey on me when we get home."

Cristoh nods to Kael, waving to the others as they depart to where they need to go. "Yes, we follow Princess Alis. To victory." He had arrived in a more jovial temperment, but it seems he's started to somber up. Appropriately somber up!

Confessor Imori, 2 Grayson Guardsmen, Confessor Warren, 5 Armed Confessors arrive, following Tikva.