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[[File:Lizard Clan begin their raid.png|220px|thumb|right|That owl is a spy!]]Meanwhile, in [[Chisha Village]] the Harmonian and Grassland armies are in a stalemate. The clan chiefs decide on a night attack on the Harmonian camp, much to the consternation of [[Caesar Silverberg]]. In the Harmonian camp, [[Franz]] tries to rally his comrades who were shaken by their previous encounter but fails. Even if they don't believe in the Flame Champion, they also don't believe they'll ever be accepted as Harmonians. | [[File:Lizard Clan begin their raid.png|220px|thumb|right|That owl is a spy!]]Meanwhile, in [[Chisha Village]] the Harmonian and Grassland armies are in a stalemate. The clan chiefs decide on a night attack on the Harmonian camp, much to the consternation of [[Caesar Silverberg]]. In the Harmonian camp, [[Franz]] tries to rally his comrades who were shaken by their previous encounter but fails. Even if they don't believe in the Flame Champion, they also don't believe they'll ever be accepted as Harmonians. | ||
The [[Lizard Clan]] begins their night raid but it is immediately apparent that the Harmonians have anticipated the attack. The Lizard Clan take great casualties under arrow fire before quickly retreating. [[Sasarai]] commends [[Albert Silverberg]] on his excellent strategy. Knowing it likely that the Harmonians will now attack at dawn, and with the failed raid having plummeted morale, [[Lucia]] announces that the Flame Champion will be returning eminently to Chisha Village and they need merely hold out until then. | The [[Lizard Clan]] begins their night raid but it is immediately apparent that the Harmonians have anticipated the attack. The Lizard Clan take great casualties under arrow fire before quickly retreating. [[Sasarai]] commends [[Albert Silverberg]] on his excellent strategy. Knowing it likely that the Harmonians will now attack at dawn, and with the failed raid having plummeted morale, [[Lucia]] announces that the Flame Champion will be returning eminently to Chisha Village, and they need merely hold out until then. | ||
The next day, Lucia demands a face-to-face meeting with Sasarai before battle. Sasarai offers to withdraw his forces and even sign a new treaty if the Flame Champion is handed over. Of course, Lucia refuses. The Grasslanders begin their attack but Sasarai's [[True Earth Rune]] is enough to deflect their efforts. Sasarai then withdraws, satisfied that the Flame Champion is not present. The Harmonian Army swiftly overwhelms the outnumbered Grassland forces. A full retreat is ordered; the Grassland forces will | The next day, Lucia demands a face-to-face meeting with Sasarai before battle. Sasarai offers to withdraw his forces and even sign a new treaty if the Flame Champion is handed over. Of course, Lucia refuses. The Grasslanders begin their attack but Sasarai's [[True Earth Rune]] is enough to deflect their efforts. Sasarai then withdraws, satisfied that the Flame Champion is not present. The Harmonian Army swiftly overwhelms the outnumbered Grassland forces. A full retreat is ordered; the Grassland forces will withdraw to [[Duck Clan]] lands. | ||
In [[Vinay del Zexay]], the [[Zexen Council]] endlessly deliberate which side to take between Harmonia and the Grassland. [[Salome Harras]] acts passively | In [[Vinay del Zexay]], the [[Zexen Council]] endlessly deliberate which side to take between Harmonia and the Grassland. [[Salome Harras]] acts passively but is in reality shoring up evidence of Harmonian collusion within the council. Speaking with his colleagues in the [[Zexen Knights]], he also stresses the necessity of allowing the Grasslanders to know defeat before possibly allying with them; they will not let go of their old grudges otherwise. | ||
The Council, now wary of Salome, attempt to dismiss him by ordering him to [[Budehuc Castle]]. Instead, Salome begins his coup. Presenting (faked, as the originals had all been burned) proof of collusion within the Zexen Council, the Zexen Knights assert authority over the council while they investigate individual council members. Now free to act, the Zexen Knights prepare for battle. | The Council, now wary of Salome, attempt to dismiss him by ordering him to [[Budehuc Castle]]. Instead, Salome begins his coup. Presenting (faked, as the originals had all been burned) proof of collusion within the Zexen Council, the Zexen Knights assert authority over the council while they investigate individual council members. Now free to act, the Zexen Knights prepare for battle. |