Krinkrak Chronicles-Selmi's Origin
"They're retreating" Roared Semli as the goblin horde attacking turns and flees. Semli looks around to access the casulties and see if his Teacher 'Hrold' is still kicking, he soon spots Hrold and heads over to him. "We're losing to many Hrold we can't sustain our numbers, we're coming down to the lads that are barely old enough to hold an axe and shield" "You honestly don't think i know this Semli? Now go attend to the wounded and get them back inside the halls. And come see me before you go to the feast i wish to discuss something with you."
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Semli walks up to the Master at arms' door and knocks heavily. "Come in Semli" as Semli enters the room he notices piles of what seem to be battle plans and weapon and armor stock sheets scattered across the room. Hrold hands Semli a Goblet of ale "Your right Semli we are running short on troops for this war and it's because of this i have decided you are ready." "Ready for what master?" "I'm giving you your own squad. The other dwarves respect you Semli they fight well around you." "Thank you Hrold, i will fight with the strength and bravery of Clanggedin himself." "You will need it Semli because i'm giving you the Young lads that are ready to fight" "What?" "Don't bother arguing Semli they need someone to look upto and be inspired by, and you came to mind instantly. I will let you pick one dwarf to aid you in training them." Semli ponders while drinking from his goblet for a moment before deciding on a name. "Cragnus, that is the dwarf i want." Hrold looks taken aback by this. "Why do you want him, he dabbles in the teachings of that damn magus making him think cheap tricks are more powerful than a fully armoured dwarf axe and shield inhand." "Your wrong master Cragnus is as capable in a fight as any other dwarf i know and maybe giving him a chance like this will get him out of Dalnids company." Semli looks on as Hrold thinks on it, then begrudgingly says "Ok he may join your squad." Semli finishes his Goblet "Thank you master. i would take my leave and join the other dwarves at the feast" "very well Semli."
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