Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-17114085-20190920211413/@comment-17114085-20191222132838

(@Zoor: I mean both warbands have mages in them. Harald's just has more named ones since Gauldur is with him.)

The Harbinger's warband labored for many days on the longboats.

Nilheim was deep in Atmoran territory and it rested on the shores of Lake Geir. It was unlikely that the elves would attack it and even if they did they would be easy to spot. Reyl's paranoia was unfounded.

--

During that time, Skorm met with the other important members of Harald's army that had been put under his command.

"Once the longboats are completed, I will take one with me to Nimalten." Skorm told them.

"Nimalten? What, why? We were told to set off immediately with the Harbinger to attack the elven fortress and secure the river entrance into Lake Honnith." Chief Jaenis asked.

Skorm brought out the sealed letter. "The Jarl has given me another mission. I am to deliver this letter personally to Jarl Hildr of Reftva."

"He made no mention of this to us." Thane Jóngeirr argued.

"I'm sure he had his reasons." Skorm said.

The vassals could see the Jarl's seal on the letter so they eventually came around.

"Once I set off for the city, I am leaving Harald's forces under the command of Chief Jaenis." Skorm said. The Chief was the highest ranking vassal on this half of the army, so Skorm thought it best to leave him in command. Though Thane Jóngeirr wasn't happy about it.

Eventually Harald's vanguard reached the outskirts of the elven fortress. They remained in the forest, staying out of the elves' range.

Jarl Harald examined the enemy fortress. He was cautious of attacking immediately as there was a clearing around the fortress. Once they were out of the trees they would be without any cover.

We will need a shieldwall to protect us. Harald reflected.

His soldiers were anxiously awaiting the Jarl to order the attack.

--

Jarl Ivar and Thane Egil stood in the left flank waiting in similar fashion among the trees.

"What is taking the boy so long?" Ivar complained.

"This is his first battle. I'm sure he's just being cautious." Egil suggested.

--

Beside Karyor was two Curates, Enwe and Nesiro.

"The humans are out there, in the trees." Enwe noted. She was wearing battlemage-like robes with armor.

"So is Admar." Nesiro muttered.

Karyor had seen both of these Curates before, speaking with Yslenor. He had also heard the name Admar before. He was the spy that had infiltrated the Shorstein and was keeping tabs on the humans. It was likely that Yslenor had some sort of plan in place.