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War was always exciting, at least in many ways. It was a nasty, grizzly affair but at least it was always different. Nothing could be fully expected and the raging war between Valance and Tarvinan had been anything but expected. For example, it would have been unthinkable before this war to have machines capable of crashing through the lines of armoured infantry or to have sharpshooters in such numbers that they could pick off casting mages before they could unleash grand spells over the battlefield. Tervinan had progressed and adapted to the new avenues that their mastery of harnessing magic for the masses had brought, Valance would have to adapt or die.
Sakuya had overseen the battle, helping to organise the defence of the mostly ruined town of Belvast, once a Tervinan boarder town. It hadn't been an easy battle, but they had held the town for the time being, leaving only a few scattered remnants of resistance to be mopped up. A few stragglers were holed up in the ruins of a churc, taking pot shots at anyone that tried to get too close. While it would have been easy enough to flatten the building, one of the men inside was a highly regarded Tarvinan officer, one whom might have a wealth of information about what other surprises their army were planning.
Aria, one of Sakuya's subordinate's and a competent field scout, had just returned with a report of the situation.
"There looks to be no more than eight of them, they have three at least keeping watch at all times. I don't know how much longer they can shoot but they have the main entrances covered. It might be possible to sneak a couple troops in one of the smaller side entrances while we distract them, but what we know of the interior would leave them pretty open to attack. The building isn't in great shape as it is, so I don't think we can risk using too much force or we risk bringing it down." The young woman bows her head, shifting her rifle at her side.
"There were some tunnels under the church, but with all the fighting I don't know if we can still get into them. Not many of the men would volunteer either, they don't like the idea of desecrating the graves of the dead." it was clear from the slight hint of nervousness, a trait Aria rarely exhibited, that she wasn't too keen on the idea either."
Sakuya had overseen the battle, helping to organise the defence of the mostly ruined town of Belvast, once a Tervinan boarder town. It hadn't been an easy battle, but they had held the town for the time being, leaving only a few scattered remnants of resistance to be mopped up. A few stragglers were holed up in the ruins of a churc, taking pot shots at anyone that tried to get too close. While it would have been easy enough to flatten the building, one of the men inside was a highly regarded Tarvinan officer, one whom might have a wealth of information about what other surprises their army were planning.
Aria, one of Sakuya's subordinate's and a competent field scout, had just returned with a report of the situation.
"There looks to be no more than eight of them, they have three at least keeping watch at all times. I don't know how much longer they can shoot but they have the main entrances covered. It might be possible to sneak a couple troops in one of the smaller side entrances while we distract them, but what we know of the interior would leave them pretty open to attack. The building isn't in great shape as it is, so I don't think we can risk using too much force or we risk bringing it down." The young woman bows her head, shifting her rifle at her side.
"There were some tunnels under the church, but with all the fighting I don't know if we can still get into them. Not many of the men would volunteer either, they don't like the idea of desecrating the graves of the dead." it was clear from the slight hint of nervousness, a trait Aria rarely exhibited, that she wasn't too keen on the idea either."