Role

Chapter 1

Ckol had been looking forward to the rites ever since the day the missive
from lady Yean arrived to the village. He spent countless of hours, preparing
for the rites. This was his great chance, to fullfill his childhood dreams,
and to become truly useful for the village. Because who else would be more
suited to become the next commander? Well, Ckol knew it would be hard. He
thought opponent would be Fjarn, the veteran giant. Ckol admire him for
always being so calm in every fight, and always bringing his opponents down
with honor.

As the rites went through, and the test of wits began, only Droghnund, Ckol,
Fjarn, Xarto and Nuentel were left. Nuentel declaring that he had no wish to
lead withdrew. During the test of wits many wise words were said, and
ultimately it was the giant Fjarn, who received the title of commander,
chosing Droghnund the duergar for the drillmaster position. Ckol was
devastated, of course he had known that there was a chance that Fjarn would
do better than him, but he had been certain to be chosen for drillmaster.

But after a little bit of thinking, Ckol realized that things were far from
over, he could still forge the village to the tool he needed against magic.
Perhaps not as easy, and maybe slower but still. He must strengthen his
efforts in gaining the mercy of his lady to make his body stronger, and must
also learn more about being a smith of the Paragon. This will be his first
priority from now on.