Östen had been planning the implementation of a new fishing town along the lake before he was interrupted by a messenger who said that general Harafinn was demanding to see him with important information. Getting on his horse he rode out to meet the general, when Östen reached him he saw the general next to a young scared soldier. Upon seeing him Harafinn began to speak of what had recently happened.
"Grave news sir, the time has come. Already some tribes are starting to rebel, this lad can explain it to you better than I. (to the young soldier) Speak!"
The soldier began in a hesitant voice "My garrison had been stationed at Vadstena, I was away in the surrounding countryside on a patrol when it started. The tribe of the Folstag was never really happy with us, but we assumed that the fort would have been enough to stop them from rebelling. It was not, a large mob made of mostly young men and old tribal warriors fell upon the garrison in broad daylight while most of them where outside of the fort. My patrol was also attacked and I was the only survivor, I immediately ran off to warn you of the news."
Östen grimaced, he had always hoped that he would not have to face open rebellion from the tribes. But it seemed to much to ask for, now he had to focus on putting down the rebellion before other the other tribes got any ideas.
"Harafinn," he ordered "you'll be coming with me to the southern outpost, we'll get some soldiers there and then go to Vadstena to see if we can save whoever is left. Soldier, send your message to the couriers and tell them to alert all of the garrisons."
With that he began to ride for the southern outpost.
Upon arrival Östen began to order his men to get battle ready, they would need to march to Vadstena soon if they were to arrive soon enough to make a difference.
Östen could tell that he was nearing Vadstena when he saw the smoke arising in the distance. Riding through the village he saw some houses burned down and those that were still standing were barred from the inside. It looked like the Suione warriors had put up a large fight, then they came over the hill and saw the main fort. The Suione flags were still flying, showing that the defenders were still alive, and many militia men were standing outside of the walls.
OOC: Part 2 coming soon.