Role

Chapter 3

Sana's father had caught them kissing in secret and was enraged. It was only on the
begging and pleading of Sana's part that kept the emissary from killing Manno on the
spot. The emissary cruelly told Manno that no cloud giant could ever be with a fire giant
because he lacked the magical talent to be excel in the dark paladin guild. In fact, he was
rather insulting about it doing his best to belittle Manno for his lack of magical ability.
When the scene of humiliation had finished the emissary ordered Manno escorted from
the camp and forbade him to never return and see his daughter.

Manno's world had crashed in on him. He wandered the mountains, desperate to find a
way to have the woman he lusted after, desperate for a plan of action. Oh, how he hated
that emissary. How he hated the fact that he had used magic as a reason to forbid him
from being with Sana. -Magic, bah- Manno thought. He trusted in his mace more than he
trusted in any magic. As he wandered lost in his heartache and thoughts a plan began to
form in his head. Yes, he would have Sana again, no matter the cost.

Manno spent all night preparing. Using the techniques he had learned to make war paint
he had made black paste which he smeared all over his body darkening his skin to match
the fire giants. He then reddened his hair with the dye from a crimson flower found in the
mountains. Now all he needed was a uniform.

Disguised as a fire giant guard, Manno snuck into the fire giant camp in the morning. He
walked uncontested through the camp and entered the emissary's tent. Inside the large
tent the emissary was pouring over daily reports with Sana by his side.
'Yes, guard? You have report?' the emissary asked of Manno as he stepped into the tent.
Manno glanced over at Sana and saw that recognition had hit her face.