Oruc
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He had once seen that night as a heroic action; they had told him those people were traitors, they were a silent invasion waiting for their compatriots to sail to our shores then march upon our cities and as we would go to meet them in battle, these traitors would stab us in the back.
They had abandoned their duty as Adari citizens and he must not abandon his duty as a Justiciar, the reasons rang hollow after all these years. He was older now and had risen as high in the ranks as he could, but only now as his long service drew to an end did that day plague him.
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The men watched as Harbinger Valkor strode into view; they had been given the order to form up in the courtyard matters of extreme importance the messenger said, Valkor was fitted in ceremonial armour, white platemail and a great white cape with gold linings.
He gazed over the men assembled and spoke.
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The people on street recognised and respected him, they bowed their heads or the more outgoing ones offered to buy him a drink.
As he made his way towards the merchant quarter he passed a fellow Justiciar and an initiate, Alfgar recognised neither, but the Justiciar did salute as he passed by. He heard the merchants trying to sell their wares to those people milling about, but the merchant stalls were slowly dwindling each month, ever since the blockade was enacted they had struggled and now with more and more people heading west the merchants were joining them, perhaps the city was dieing or just returning to a more manageable level.
Alfgar heard a familiar voice amidst the noise, Justiciar Viktor; he had been assigned to the speakers corner after working under Alfgar as an initiate for a time. Twice a week he makes a speech proclaiming a great victory for Adar and the sacrifices we must all make, whilst rousing the peoples anger, fear and trying to gain recruits.
Our enemies do surround us but while the Justiciars guard these lands you shall be safe, we will not forsake our duty!
Did you loyal and faithful citizens of Adar take heed of the funeral march 2 days past? Remember those men, for they did sacrifice themselves for the greater good, whilst patrolling the borderlands the barbarians of the east, Zemorans, set them upon! They stood their ground allowing one of their own to escape and sound the alarm, we did push those heathens back.
We will not forget these attacks; we shall take the fight to them! We will not sit idly by while our Justiciars are killed and the safety of our people threatened, but we need time and greater numbers, listen to me citizens! We need brave souls in this war, know that Bane is watching even now! He will judge those worthy of paradise, will he judge you worthy while better men fight to keep you safe!
The words of Viktor stirred up an old memory, like so many things did these days.
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Harbinger Valkor was ranting and raving, the order had been given and now he was steeling our hearts and rousing us into a frenzy.
These Eldists are traitors, they conspire with our enemies, worship false gods and prepare, prepare to rise up when their masters from the old world arrive and enslave us!
We must be vigilante against all threats, and these people are certainly threats do not doubt that, The Arbiter himself has given this order, so it is of utmost importance you carry it out, do your duty Justiciars! Convert or Kill!"
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Alfgar gazed upon a temple of Bane, in his youth the place and the priests were a source of inspiration they gave him hope in those dark days when it seemed like an invasion would arrive any at time.
It looked different now, seemed to resemble a fort though a small one; the priests even carried knives and no longer seemed to speak of hope and a new beginning, but of war, death, fear and hatred.
Two Justiciars guarded the entrance, they were unusually relaxed chatting and joking with a few of the women who must have attended the earlier service, the men wore their ceremonial armour, it had been a proud day when he had received his, his family had been in attendance as had his wife Ariel . He had left her, she didnt understand what he saw, or remembered, when looking at his daughter too many memories.
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The Eldists had all been forcibly moved only two days ago, he had wondered why at the time and now he knew, their loyalty was suspect they had placed their religion before their people, they are Adari no longer but enemies and they will be dealt with as such.
Alfgar and his comrades marched to the street they were designated to deal with, the traitors did try and question them as to what was happening he did see their fear, they knew the time had come their attack had failed and retribution was upon them.
A small child ran up to the Justiciar on his left, the boy was swatted aside like a fly, the Justiciar stopped to deal with the threat, he marched on the last he saw of them was the boy being flung across the street.
They finally stopped at their destination, the commander spoke up You know what to do men, work in teams of two convert or kill man, women and child, dont kill the babes they can given to a proper Adari family. Understood?
YES SIR!
The men fanned out throughout the street, Alfgar and Ordulf dashed towards the nearest house as an elderly man confronted them. What do you want this time? What is all this about! We have-
His speech was cut short when Alfgars sword stabbed into him, Alfgar continued on Alfgar! What-we dont need to kill them, we can convert!
Alfgar barged through the door; the occupants were startled out of their prayers. The man was cut down as he rose to confront the two men, HENRIK NOO! WHY! Why are you doing this I dont understand- SHUT UP you Eldists are TRAITORS ALL, you betray your people and side with the enemy
WHAT ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS IS MADNESS, YOU KIL- she didnt see it coming it was a quick death, better then a traitor deserved.
It seemed as though Alfgar was possessed Ordulf tried reasoning with him Alfgar listen to me, we can convert these girls ok? Their too young to know anything.
They are traitors! We kill KILL! AND KILL AGAIN!
NO! I WONT LET YOU!
Ordulf had manoveured himself between Alfgar and the two sobbing girls, the two girls clung to his legs their seemingly only remaining protector.
Alfgar these arent enemies or traitors their just two scared girls, you you killed their parents
Not our enemies? Would you swat a fly yet leaves its maggots there to fester! No! You wipe them out in one fell swoop, more so now as they will want revenge I could call out for help Ordulf? What would our comrades see I wonder?
The light of realisation struck his eyes, he would be cut down with the others this night, called a traitor by his fellows, was defending these girls worth it? Was defending them even a noble deed? Alfgar seemed so sure of himself, while he was in turmoil.
Dont throw away your life Ordulf for these worthless dogs, dont dishonour your family or forsake your duty, you promised to protect the Adari people, these things are not Adari you owe them nothing. Kill them or stand aside!
He stood aside.
He had once seen that night as a heroic action; they had told him those people were traitors, they were a silent invasion waiting for their compatriots to sail to our shores then march upon our cities and as we would go to meet them in battle, these traitors would stab us in the back.
They had abandoned their duty as Adari citizens and he must not abandon his duty as a Justiciar, the reasons rang hollow after all these years. He was older now and had risen as high in the ranks as he could, but only now as his long service drew to an end did that day plague him.
___________
The men watched as Harbinger Valkor strode into view; they had been given the order to form up in the courtyard matters of extreme importance the messenger said, Valkor was fitted in ceremonial armour, white platemail and a great white cape with gold linings.
He gazed over the men assembled and spoke.
___________
The people on street recognised and respected him, they bowed their heads or the more outgoing ones offered to buy him a drink.
As he made his way towards the merchant quarter he passed a fellow Justiciar and an initiate, Alfgar recognised neither, but the Justiciar did salute as he passed by. He heard the merchants trying to sell their wares to those people milling about, but the merchant stalls were slowly dwindling each month, ever since the blockade was enacted they had struggled and now with more and more people heading west the merchants were joining them, perhaps the city was dieing or just returning to a more manageable level.
Alfgar heard a familiar voice amidst the noise, Justiciar Viktor; he had been assigned to the speakers corner after working under Alfgar as an initiate for a time. Twice a week he makes a speech proclaiming a great victory for Adar and the sacrifices we must all make, whilst rousing the peoples anger, fear and trying to gain recruits.
Our enemies do surround us but while the Justiciars guard these lands you shall be safe, we will not forsake our duty!
Did you loyal and faithful citizens of Adar take heed of the funeral march 2 days past? Remember those men, for they did sacrifice themselves for the greater good, whilst patrolling the borderlands the barbarians of the east, Zemorans, set them upon! They stood their ground allowing one of their own to escape and sound the alarm, we did push those heathens back.
We will not forget these attacks; we shall take the fight to them! We will not sit idly by while our Justiciars are killed and the safety of our people threatened, but we need time and greater numbers, listen to me citizens! We need brave souls in this war, know that Bane is watching even now! He will judge those worthy of paradise, will he judge you worthy while better men fight to keep you safe!
The words of Viktor stirred up an old memory, like so many things did these days.
____________
Harbinger Valkor was ranting and raving, the order had been given and now he was steeling our hearts and rousing us into a frenzy.
These Eldists are traitors, they conspire with our enemies, worship false gods and prepare, prepare to rise up when their masters from the old world arrive and enslave us!
We must be vigilante against all threats, and these people are certainly threats do not doubt that, The Arbiter himself has given this order, so it is of utmost importance you carry it out, do your duty Justiciars! Convert or Kill!"
____________
Alfgar gazed upon a temple of Bane, in his youth the place and the priests were a source of inspiration they gave him hope in those dark days when it seemed like an invasion would arrive any at time.
It looked different now, seemed to resemble a fort though a small one; the priests even carried knives and no longer seemed to speak of hope and a new beginning, but of war, death, fear and hatred.
Two Justiciars guarded the entrance, they were unusually relaxed chatting and joking with a few of the women who must have attended the earlier service, the men wore their ceremonial armour, it had been a proud day when he had received his, his family had been in attendance as had his wife Ariel . He had left her, she didnt understand what he saw, or remembered, when looking at his daughter too many memories.
_____________
The Eldists had all been forcibly moved only two days ago, he had wondered why at the time and now he knew, their loyalty was suspect they had placed their religion before their people, they are Adari no longer but enemies and they will be dealt with as such.
Alfgar and his comrades marched to the street they were designated to deal with, the traitors did try and question them as to what was happening he did see their fear, they knew the time had come their attack had failed and retribution was upon them.
A small child ran up to the Justiciar on his left, the boy was swatted aside like a fly, the Justiciar stopped to deal with the threat, he marched on the last he saw of them was the boy being flung across the street.
They finally stopped at their destination, the commander spoke up You know what to do men, work in teams of two convert or kill man, women and child, dont kill the babes they can given to a proper Adari family. Understood?
YES SIR!
The men fanned out throughout the street, Alfgar and Ordulf dashed towards the nearest house as an elderly man confronted them. What do you want this time? What is all this about! We have-
His speech was cut short when Alfgars sword stabbed into him, Alfgar continued on Alfgar! What-we dont need to kill them, we can convert!
Alfgar barged through the door; the occupants were startled out of their prayers. The man was cut down as he rose to confront the two men, HENRIK NOO! WHY! Why are you doing this I dont understand- SHUT UP you Eldists are TRAITORS ALL, you betray your people and side with the enemy
WHAT ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS IS MADNESS, YOU KIL- she didnt see it coming it was a quick death, better then a traitor deserved.
It seemed as though Alfgar was possessed Ordulf tried reasoning with him Alfgar listen to me, we can convert these girls ok? Their too young to know anything.
They are traitors! We kill KILL! AND KILL AGAIN!
NO! I WONT LET YOU!
Ordulf had manoveured himself between Alfgar and the two sobbing girls, the two girls clung to his legs their seemingly only remaining protector.
Alfgar these arent enemies or traitors their just two scared girls, you you killed their parents
Not our enemies? Would you swat a fly yet leaves its maggots there to fester! No! You wipe them out in one fell swoop, more so now as they will want revenge I could call out for help Ordulf? What would our comrades see I wonder?
The light of realisation struck his eyes, he would be cut down with the others this night, called a traitor by his fellows, was defending these girls worth it? Was defending them even a noble deed? Alfgar seemed so sure of himself, while he was in turmoil.
Dont throw away your life Ordulf for these worthless dogs, dont dishonour your family or forsake your duty, you promised to protect the Adari people, these things are not Adari you owe them nothing. Kill them or stand aside!
He stood aside.
Though alas, it will not be up to par. I will have to hold back the marching on Redemption I'm afraid 
