Role

Chapter 8

JT was disappointed with the resignation of Commander Tiarhelle. He found her to be a capable leader
and was especially pleased that she listened to his experiences concerning the Scions and seemed to be
concerned enough not to ignore or dismiss what he had to say. While he still held on to the believe that
the war against the Fort was just, he now found himself wondering what would happen with it now that
she was gone. There are some, especially on the Fortress side, that viewed this as her personal war, and
now that she was gone it seemed only natural that the war could end. JT was not so sure. How could the
Village end the war now? None of their goals for fighting the war had been gained and to end the war
would mean negotiating with those magi who gave nothing in return. He did not see how that could be
acceptable and thought the next Commander will inherit a momentous decision to make, that is, if the
Drillmaster hasnt already made it.

JT hasnt had any more experiences and he wondered if and when he would have another. Nor has he
found out much concerning the Scions, with the exception of a peculiar announcement the Chancellor
made concerning a box that she was seeking a felar shapeshifter to open. Could this have something to
do with his experiences?

Beyond that, war raged as normal. On one particular day, JT found himself fighting the Nexuns through a
series of battles. During one skirmish, JT was outnumbered and was defeated. After the battle, the
Nexun Rhyme stepped out of the shadows while JT recovered his belongings to have a word with him. JT
noticed to his consternation that she wore the mark of Fjarn. Now, he realizes that religion transcends
the boundaries of mortal wars, however, he couldnt help feel the pang of disappointment and
frustration and that the leader of one of the Villages mortal enemies found favor with his god, a god of
Battle, while he has not yet found that favor. The pang was great enough that JT went to Fjarns shrine
immediately after and prayed, letting his frustrations bleed through.