The sound of howling wind rippled through the dying forest, leaves sent onto the ground, and what little land lay healthy and nourished seemed to be struggling to maintain that state. As a perpetual mist seemed to fall over the land, a scarcely heard sound might be picked up, the sound of short, well paced footsteps, and growing nearer to a crossroads.
As the figure emerged from the mist, the ambient halflight shown sparkling off the dampened mail and plate armor covering its body, platinum hair spilling from the back of its helm. Upon closer examination, it was infact a she, a female of just under 6’ striding forwards with a bulky bag held close to her side...
Karin removed the helm, undaunted by the creeping corruption which seemed to recede at her very presence. She drew in her surroundings and inhaled the soft autumn air, only then turning to the task at hand. Reaching to her side, she pulled a scroll, unraveling it to reveal painstakingly written calligraphy of gold and emerald sheens. “Perhaps they’ll listen through paper.” she mused, drawing up a small nail and pinning the paper to the post adjacent to her.
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Inhabitance of Anthos!
The coming morrow [Friday the 21st], the seekers of the Order of the Golden Lance request your service in keeping this land of ours sacred and cleansed of the Scourge. At [6pm Est] we request your presence at the gates of the conclave, as one might not make a difference without the assistance of their fellow denizens.
As Seekers we request you bring your own armaments and weapons, as we are few, and without your assistance might only scratch the surface of what these bastardizations of nature hold in store. The location in which we aim to cleanse and retake shall remain silent through text, and the precise location given to any who arrive at the designated spot.
For those who fight, we ask warriors be prepared to take on the forces of the Dark One’s servants, we ask archers to be more than well prepared to circumvent defences and be well equipped with both bow and arrow, and finally if any of the magically adept plan to attend, your use shall be in an abundance of emeralds and staffs. Each and every fighter will make a difference in this battle.
If not for combat, we still ask any who see this note to rally, as only a union of all races and forces will be able to fully push these creatures from this land. If possible, you’ll be asked to bring food and perhaps spare armaments for those who fight. If you are unable and still wish to participate, moral support seems to go undervalued these days.
We unite not as a smattering of guilds, races, and followings, but as a united front of Anthos, to drive out the Scourge from our borders, back to their damned wall! Halfling rally with Orc, rally with Cleric, rally with Necromancer to take the fight to the enemy, instead of hiding in your homes, waiting amiably for death. We have a rare chance to take the fight to their doors, and strike a blow that will be remembered for eons to come.
Until then, I, and the Seekers of the Lance wish your travels be safe and your homes secure, might Xan bless us all.
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Karin steps back soon after, looking over the paper for a time before setting out once more, several more of the scrolls packed up within her bag, all of which guilded with the same message.