[AoM Barracks Phase I] Beginning Training

[Dragonfire]

The Mitgardian county of Stormhold was in turmoil. Following the mysterious disappearance of its ruler, Berelan Gryffen, three months ago, the land had quickly fallen into disarray. Mountain bandits and orc clans had begun to raid the villages and there were even reports of Drow in the area. Fear spread among the local people and many considered emigration to other areas of the guild.

Crynis Elchafron, Berelan's old friend and trusted ally, finally returned from a scouting mission to report the bad news that Berelan had been abducted by a Drow nobleman, Lord Ravenshelm, and was en route to Nocturnus with an armed guard of Drow and Order of the Dragon soldiers. She had been unable to act on her own, but she was determined to somehow save him. Through messenger birds, she established contact with the Nocturnian Resistance against the Black Spire and its leaders, and pledged her support for the cause. Then the training began.

The issue was, Stormhold was a small county of Mitgardia with a fighting force of less than sixty soldiers. When Crynis began recruiting for her army, almost two hundred and fifty hopefuls enlisted, but unfortunately most of them were peasants with little to no fighting skills whatsoever. Help came unexpectedly. A band of northeners arrived in the county one day, having been driven south by the Algus menace. They numbered about forty-five, but were fierce fighters, trained to survive the harshest conditions and willing to act as mercenaries for the small army that was gradually forming.

To begin with, each hopeful was assigned to a brief one-on-one sparring session with one of the mercenaries or militiamen, using stout wooden staves as weapons. Crynis herself personally observed each bout to assess whether or not the man had any potential whatsoever. She was currently watching a young peasant, Bjorn by name, face off against a seasoned mercenary, Wilhelm. Bjorn showed some promise, but stood no chance against the experienced soldier. Still, this was only the beginning. And great things can come of small beginnings.

[ Sorry for the lengthy backstory. C & C welcome ]

[Lord Vladivus]

Aye, the Lords of the Resistance welcome Crynis' support. A shipment of Shadowmere steel is on its way even as we speak.

As ever

Vladivus, Lord of Shadowmere

Ooc: nice build!

[Dragonfire]

Thanks. I just realised that the Order of the Dragon (villainous troops) have the same colour scheme as the Shadowmere Guard...

They could just be traitors, or they stole the uniforms, I guess.

[Garmadon]

Very nice little build Dragonfire! The irregular border is great - the curved dark green pieces in particular are excellent here - and the touch of snow is quite nice! A promising beginning indeed!

[LittleJohn]

Very nice vig, Dragonfire! I'm really liking the base and the snow and foliage are great to

[Dragonfire]

Very nice little build Dragonfire! The irregular border is great - the curved dark green pieces in particular are excellent here - and the touch of snow is quite nice! A promising beginning indeed!

Very nice vig, Dragonfire! I'm really liking the base and the snow and foliage are great to

Thanks guys

[soccerkid6]

The patch of snow looks very nice, and the dark green/normal green combo works well for frozen grass

[Dragonfire]

Thanks SK!