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~24th of Rain's Hand

Climbing the stone battlements took time, and during that time the bandits on the walls fired on them, threw rocks down on them and dropped anything heavy enough to knock down the sailors. Despite a few men eventually being able to make it onto the walls, the Ra Gada suffered casualties during the climb. This battle for the fort was thus far costing them quite a few men.

The sailors were more skilled than the bandits so when they began to reach the walls they were able to start putting a dent into the bandits numbers. But initially it was a hand full of sailors vs over a hundred bandits. With the bandits now focused on holding their walls against the attackers they fired less and less down on the men, which in turn let more men take their time climbing the outer wall. After some time the battle turned in their favor and the bandits numbers dropped significantly.

Frangar's words fell on deaf ears. Bandits only cared about one thing, money. While some just continued to fight, others attempted to flee by opening the gates and running southward to the dunes.

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~24th of Rain's Hand

The village's Lord heard what the Ra Gada had to say and appreciated it, but politely refused help. He assured the soldier that things would soon be back to normal and that there was no need to trouble themselves with it.

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~24th of Rain's Hand

Korst held Dathman's tongue in his hand. "I'll be keeping this for now, uncle. I'll make sure to return it later." He chuckled, stuck the hot sword into the dirt and began walking back to his horse. When he passed Galos he ordered. "Heal him so he doesn't choke on his own blood."

Galos nodded and cast Heal Other on the maimed lord. Haki went with Korst.

Dathman's men approached cautiously. "My lord, what are your orders?" The leader among them asked.

The Lord stopped screaming as he was healed. When the stump that was his tongue was no longer bleeding inside his mouth he spit out the blood that had accumulated. He lifted his hand to call his soldiers off. He grabbed his sword and sheathed it, then looked up at the king who had mounted his horse and bowed once again.

"I will have Haki leave some Bear Berserkers here. I hear that giants are a constant problem near here. They will offer some more protection. When the time comes uncle, I expect that you will answer my call. You still have to prove yourself." Korst said. He turned his horse around and rode through the army.

Lord Dathman returned to his men and rode back to Kynesgrove.

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On the ride back to Windhelm, Galos spoke to the king. "Was it wise to cut off his tongue and let him live? He will surely retaliate."

Korst shook his head. "Like my mother, Uncle Dathman is all bark and no bite. Now he just can't bark. He isn't going to be a problem. If he tries to rebel or betray me again, then he will lose his head. With how close Kynesgrove is to Windhelm, he would be foolish to try anything."