Role

Chapter 5

Erkad has learned that the Village walls have stood the test of time and what makes
the Village are its huts and the bravest of warriors that live among them. Races
throughout the land of Thera coming together to seek the annihilation of magic.
Races bringing their skills and knowledge of battle together to strengthen the
Village and ensure its future. Erkad is jealous of these warriors. Their knowledge
of battle is far beyond the young humans. With Tahrens words fresh in his mind
Erkad sees the opportunity for change. Erkad steps down from his post. Walking
to his hut at the base of the wall Erkad enters and stares at the massive pike
leaning against the rear support. Erkad takes the pike in his hands and breaks it
in two over his knee. Wielding the pike, given to each sentry on day one of their
training, is the last step to mastering a cities defenses. Erkad will take his post no
more. Erkad must leave the walls of the Village and strike out at the sources of
magic. Once the sources of magic have been destroyed and the last magi lay a
corpse beneath his feet, only then will the Village be safe, forever immune to magic.
Erkad will seek to learn all he can from the other Villagers and learn more of the
Noldarian Smiths. In time perhaps he will come to understand Tahrens words but
for now there is much to be learned from the many races that call the Village home.