SCREAMS HEARD IN THE NIGHT | 1911

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SCREAMS HEARD IN THE NIGHT

A recollection of events published by Sir Laurens Henri “the Unwavering” Halcourt

24th of Harren’s Folly, 1911

“Soung de ma Soung”

 

It was an ordinary night out on the town of Valfleur for Sir Laurens and his son, Yves Olivier. The aroma of freshly-baked pumpkin pie came from Little Acre Bakery as an armored figure trotted into the City, stating that the Kingdom of Balian was under attack from some foreign Army. Sir Laurens was speaking to a Dame that came to the aid of one of Petra’s citizenry with the company of the Archduchess Renilde. The Marshal looked to Renilde and queried, “Shall I rally our banners, Your Grace?” to which she replied, “Yes, good Laurens. Let us rally the troops as a show of good faith to King Alexander.” – With that, the bell rang. 

 

“BALIAN IS UNDER SIEGE. THE PETRINE REGIMENT IS COMMANDED TO RALLY, AS WELL AS ANY CONCERNED CITIZENS!”

 

 

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 As the Regiment and Citizens of Valfleur stood in neat rows, the General of the Regiment began to hand out supplies to those in the square. The troupe of fifty men and women then set off towards the Cloud Temple, onwards to South Hub, and rode several camels before they had finally arrived at the Capital of the Kingdom of Balian. When they arrived, they were unsure where the commotion was coming from. Most of the Citizens seemed to be continuing on with their daily lives, but this did not stop the young Knight from finding out where the dispute was. He spoke to the troops and citizens, as he did before every fight,

 

 “Remember, we must stay together no matter the circumstances. If a brother or sister falls, we must plead for a medic.” 

 

The Petran entourage cautiously paced through the City with their weapons at the ready, prepared for any fight ahead of them. As they were walking, Sir Laurens noticed a barricade. He began to scale it, and once at the top he commanded,

 

“ON MY MARK!”

 

The new Recruits were weighed down with anxious thoughts while Sir Laurens leapt from his position, enabling in hand-to-hand combat with a Footman.

 

“ATTACK!”

 

 Soon after, the rest of his party joined and they were able to take out a bulk of enemy forces. Recruit William Winters was injured by one of the footmen and Sir Laurens carried him to the outskirts of the City to find a medic. Whilst doing so, he ran into King Alexander I of Balian, who began to fight with them.

 

Together, the Commonwealth of the Petra and the Kingdom of Balian, as well as other participants, helped to squash a very real threat to national security.

 

 

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