Renly
I knew you’d handle it! You’ve never let us down. I thank you. Now… as promised, we are prepared to follow you into the great battle you spoke of. I’ve spoken on your behalf. The Thanes will answer the call. The clans will all join this war. If this is the end, you bloody well know the Ezomytes will go down fighting.
Renly
Yet again, you make me proud, my boy. You’ve never let me down. And I thank you. Now… as promised, we are prepared to follow you into the great battle you spoke of. I’ve spoken on your behalf. The Thanes will answer the call. The clans will all join this war. If this is the end, you bloody well know the Ezomytes will go down fighting.
Renly
What brings you here? Your timing is impeccable. We could sorely use your aid.
Renly
It’s good you’re here. Our will to survive is being tested, yet again.
Warrior
Father… we need the strength of the Ezomytes. Wraeclast is in peril.
Witch
I came here to recruit you, not the other way around.
Sorceress
That is unfortunate. We have great need of you, and your fellow Ezomytes.
Ranger
It’s good to be home, but I, too, have grave news. Wraeclast may fall to Corruption, and we need you to fight.
Huntress
Aye, Renly. Seems our survival will be tested to the end of our days. The Ezomytes are needed for a coming battle.
Monk
Unfortunately, we need the Ezomytes to stave off a coming doom.
Mercenary
Wish I had better news for ya mate, but we need ya. You and all your Ezomytes. War is coming.
Druid
The Ezomytes have weathered much… but worse is comin’. And we’ll need yer help if we’re to stop it.
Renly
By the First Ones… you’re calling us to war? Our people do owe you a debt… but right now, Ogham is on the brink of destruction once more. We can’t sleep. We can’t move. We can’t rebuild… We’re being picked off in the dead of night! One by one, our people are being dragged off into the darkness. Only the distant sound of screams gives us a clue as to what has happened.
Renly
By the First Ones… you’re calling us to war? My boy… you know my people are your people, and we stand with you. But, right now, Ogham is on the brink of destruction once more. We can’t sleep. We can’t move. We can’t rebuild… We’re being picked off in the dead of night! One by one, our people are being dragged off into the darkness. Only the distant sound of screams gives us a clue as to what has happened.
Warrior
What’s doing this, Father?
Witch
And I suppose you want me to deal with this, too.
Sorceress
This sounds serious.
Ranger
It never ends.
Huntress
That’s no bloody good.
Monk
Do you have any idea {why} this is happening?
Mercenary
Kidnapping, but no ransom?
Druid
Who’s responsible for all this?
Renly
Our neighbours… in Holten. Thane Wulfric and Lady Elswyth have lost their bloody minds. Bloodletting. Torture. Pain, misery, and death! That’s all that lies in wait for those stolen off to Holten. Look, now I understand you need us, but we can’t leave this place undefended in the face of this. Help us once more, and we’ll come to your aid.
Warrior
I will put this Thane in his place.
Witch
Fine. I’ll do your dirty work.
Sorceress
I will do this thing you ask of me.
Ranger
I will do what I must to defend my home.
Huntress
Alright then. I’ll hunt them down.
Monk
Consider it done.
Mercenary
I’m on it. Gladly.
Druid
Aye, Renly. If that’s what’s needed, I’ll see it done.
Renly
Good. We’ve still not rebuilt the roads the Count destroyed, so you’ll have to take a harrowing route. Of late, we call it the Blackwood, for it has become home to darkness and madness. You’ll find a path to reach it through the crops. Una knows more about the Blackwood’s curse… I dare not go there. Should you need to, call on her.