Lightstar Family/Xarnelf/Roleplay 15
Request for Scoutings
Alone, Xarnelf sat idly within his tent, nibbling at a piece of somewhat stale bread as he contemplated the recent political happenings. It seemed that these were turbulent times indeed; with every passing day, another realm declared war while others signed pacts of alliance. Messengers came and went through the campsite multiple times per day, always in a hurry to deliver their news.
As the young knight drank a cup of ale to wash away the musty aftertaste left in his mouth, he heard the rustling sounds of footsteps outside. Was it another courier delivering more political news? he mused with a soft snicker. Sighing, he turned his thoughts elsewhere to his troop. They were certainly starting to get along well with each other, after having spent days together waiting for action without anything better to do than converse. The recent skirmish with the monsters had increased their trust in each other's abilities too.
The tent flap opened, and Urjintah stepped in with a tired look in his eyes. He paused after entering and held the tent-fly back, allowing another to proceed in. "A messenger, Xarne."
Xarnelf rose from his seat upon his bedroll on the ground, smiling politely at the messenger.
"From the Pontifex, sir," the man said as he handed over the letter. Then he saluted and left to complete his other errands.
Captain Feralgem poured himself a cup of ale as his friend looked over the note. "Orders?"
Xarnelf glanced up and replied, "No, Jint, seems like we're still stuck here in a stalemate. The Lady Arella is just requesting for scout reports of the neighboring lands from her knights, particularly Arempos, where Lords Amedeo and Gregonus led a brave and successful attack not three days past.
"She is concerned about possible enemy reinforcements coming from Lasanar. I think we should send a scout out to Arempos tonight."
"Understood. I shall report back with our scout after he returns. In the meantime, I will check on the men and see if they need some light training to liven up their night." With a wink and a grin, Urjintah went out to find their hired scout.
