Dubhaine Family/Aoifa/January 2008 Roleplays

January 4th

Having been summoned back from their march to Vir el Mari heights, Aoifa and her bodyguard were now marching north in good spirits to swell the garrison at Bode Batura, bucklers slung over their backs, single-bladed axes in their belts, scarlet leather tunics covered in dust from the trail.

Ever since she'd embarked on this adventure, leaving her family estates on far off Atamara to make a name for herself in foreign wars, Aoifa had wondered if her decision to settle in Alebad were the right one. Her first duty should have been to stay in Cagil with her sister Brigdha, but the appeal of the Colonies was too strong: a land of such young kingdoms, engaged in such furious warfare where a Knight could prove her worth.

As of yet though Aoifa's company had seen precious little action, and her restless spirit champed at the bit for a good battle. But looking at her men she knew that despite their good cheer they needed time to recover from the long sea voyage and for the recruits she'd picked up in Alebad city to adjust to life on campaign. She supposed a day or two waiting on Alebad's muster would at least give her a chance to drill them further...