Sir Godfrey
Pelegrin Crucis
The Coming Storm:
The Lord Valorim passed through the eastern gate safely. He stopepd sohrtly through the court to catch his breath. Up ahead he could see Trumpkin and rest of the company surrounded by gaurds in heavy arm baring large pikes and spears. Valorim didn't like the look of things, but he had no choice, he couldn't go back. Vlaorim approached the group and as he met them he heard Trumpki naddressing the Captian of the Gaurd. "We are loyal subjects of the King.. we were fleeing from the Imposter and his armies!" Trumpkin flared up in rage and shouted at Captian. "I told you.. I am Trumpkin the Lord Regent!" "Trumpkin seeing the Lord Valorim approaching said "Look there approaching the Lord Valorim.. high Councilor of the King" "He will vouch for us.."
THe Lord Valorim approached the Captian and his gaurd and said "What is the meaning of this? Why are these noble dwarves beeing kept here in this court against their will?" The Captian retorted "All personel that enter through the gates must be checked and varfied as loyal to the King.." The Lord Valorim replied "How long will that take?" The Captian paused and said "It could take sometime.. it is diffcult to ascertian who is friend and who is foe.." Suddenly a voice came from a balcony that said "They are not foes Captian.." Everyone turned their eyes upward. above looking down of them was a young man clothed in a light scale armor. His tunic was blue and upon his dark hair nestled a golden crown.
A look of great releif came over the company. For it was the King. All were sure of this, even those who had met the Imposter. There was such kindess in his face that was beyond explanation. Caspain spoke with soft tone "Captian Asthus.. release them at once.. they are friends" Asthus with a nod bid his men back away from the Company and raise their spears. Caspian then with smile and joyful tone said "Now my good friends.. please come and join me in main court." The Lord Valorim and Trumpkin lead the party through several courts. At last they came to one huge coutyard that was filled with gaurds posted at each enterance. Caspian came quickly down the stair case and embraced both the Lord Valorim and Trumpkin with hug.
Looking at Trumpkin Caspian said "I am so glad to see you are alright old friend.." Trumpkin gave the hint of a smile and replied "I am glad to see your are safe your majesty.. I feared this Imposter was still upon the Throne." Caspian then turned to Valorim. "Lord Valorim.. I had wondered what had become of you.. your Council has been greatly missed of late." Valorim smiled and with bow he replied "My heart is gladden to see you my king.. to know that you are not only safe.. but also once again in charge.." Caspian then greated the Black Dwarves and other Narnians. He thanked and welcomed Glendil for his efforts and his new pledged allegiance. Glendil bowed formally and said gruffly "It was nothing.." "We are just doing are duty"
Caspian then invited them inside for hearty breakfast. After they had had their fill of susasages, fruit, meats, and assorted grains. The Lord Valorim then after taking sip of wine began to tell the King of all the events that had taken place. When he had finished Caspian looked troubled.. but not grim. The news of the Imposter's doings were not pleasant. Adn to hear he had five regements under his command was indeed a reason to be troubled. Caspian was silent for while as he pondered all that had been shared. Finally he arose from his chair and said "Indeed all looks grim.. darkness seems to clouding the lands.." "This Imposter hasn't only wronged me.. but my people.. both Terlmarie and Narnian alike.." "He has poisened their minds and now thrusted them into the heave of battle..
"But.. we mustin lose heart.." "No we must stand firm and do what we must.." "We must stay true in faith that good shall prevail.. and that evil shall pass.." "I too see the sotrm coming.. the ship creaks and rolls on the waves.. but it shall not sink.. no it shall fight the storm and at the end of the day.. when clearing has come.. when sun can be seen again.. it shall sail upon peaceful waters.." As Caspian said this the entire Company inculding Trumpkin and the Lord Valorim sat in awe. The could see the hope that eminated from their king. It was like a beacon in the dark that shined brighter than the sun. It made their hearts rejoice and their faith soar. Caspian conculded. "On this day we shall face the brunt of the storm.. I ask that those of you not fight for me orr this kingdom..""But to fight for the Lion.. to fight for peace and all that is good!"
From the Company came loud cheers and hammering of the table. Caspian looked at them with a smile and said "I am indeed honored to have such loyal friends.. to fight with by my side.." The Lord Valorim raised his glass and said "A toast to are king!" Everyone raised their glasses. "May you face this storm and come out stronger.. may you rule with clearity and grace.. and may you live long life full of happiness.." "Long Live King Caspian!" The Company repreated the same shouting "Long live the King!" Caspian smiled and gave look of embaressment. Afterwards King Caspian, Lord Valorim and Trumpkin retired to the throne room. There they were met by the Lord Drinian, Captain Asthus, The Eight, and many Councilmen.
Caspian had table brough forth and placed in the centre of the room. On it was map and several small pinned flags. Caspian stood at the head of the table adn began explain his defensive streadegy. Several Councilmen interjected with suggestions. Captain Asthus himself made some comments and the Lord Drinian pointed out how some of the suggestions like for example retreating.. wasn't an option. The session of Council continued on as more and more suggestions were made. One was recieved with full excpetance by parties. Caspian nodded his head and said "Yes.. the wemon and children must be led to safety.. along with the elderly.." Caspian ushered a servant to come foward. In his hand he held rolled up parchment.
Caspian rolled it out unto the table. It revealed secret passageways throughout the castle. He pointed to one in paticular that would prove the best for escape. Without delay Caspian ordered the now agreed plan. He had severla gaurds alert the entire castle and have each and ever member: wemon, children, and elderly prepare to leave the castle. As the meeting concluded.. the doors bursted open and soldier heavy of breath said "The.. enemy...has... arrived" This stired the entire company. Caspian thanked the soldier and bid him rejoin the lines. Caspian then ake his place at his throne said with a stern voice "The hour grows late.. we cannot toil any longer with talk.. we must agree on something.." "We must prepare for battle.."
At this the entire company agreed at last. Caspian's stadegy was approved and put into effect imediatly. The entire castle was astir with soldiers getting armed at the battlements.. preparing the cataplats and taking their positions throughout the castle. The wemon, children, and elderly were gathered into a large mass and then lead into the secret passagways. Alas the castle was prepared for the coming battle.. the coming Storm.
The Lord Valorim passed through the eastern gate safely. He stopepd sohrtly through the court to catch his breath. Up ahead he could see Trumpkin and rest of the company surrounded by gaurds in heavy arm baring large pikes and spears. Valorim didn't like the look of things, but he had no choice, he couldn't go back. Vlaorim approached the group and as he met them he heard Trumpki naddressing the Captian of the Gaurd. "We are loyal subjects of the King.. we were fleeing from the Imposter and his armies!" Trumpkin flared up in rage and shouted at Captian. "I told you.. I am Trumpkin the Lord Regent!" "Trumpkin seeing the Lord Valorim approaching said "Look there approaching the Lord Valorim.. high Councilor of the King" "He will vouch for us.."
THe Lord Valorim approached the Captian and his gaurd and said "What is the meaning of this? Why are these noble dwarves beeing kept here in this court against their will?" The Captian retorted "All personel that enter through the gates must be checked and varfied as loyal to the King.." The Lord Valorim replied "How long will that take?" The Captian paused and said "It could take sometime.. it is diffcult to ascertian who is friend and who is foe.." Suddenly a voice came from a balcony that said "They are not foes Captian.." Everyone turned their eyes upward. above looking down of them was a young man clothed in a light scale armor. His tunic was blue and upon his dark hair nestled a golden crown.
A look of great releif came over the company. For it was the King. All were sure of this, even those who had met the Imposter. There was such kindess in his face that was beyond explanation. Caspain spoke with soft tone "Captian Asthus.. release them at once.. they are friends" Asthus with a nod bid his men back away from the Company and raise their spears. Caspian then with smile and joyful tone said "Now my good friends.. please come and join me in main court." The Lord Valorim and Trumpkin lead the party through several courts. At last they came to one huge coutyard that was filled with gaurds posted at each enterance. Caspian came quickly down the stair case and embraced both the Lord Valorim and Trumpkin with hug.
Looking at Trumpkin Caspian said "I am so glad to see you are alright old friend.." Trumpkin gave the hint of a smile and replied "I am glad to see your are safe your majesty.. I feared this Imposter was still upon the Throne." Caspian then turned to Valorim. "Lord Valorim.. I had wondered what had become of you.. your Council has been greatly missed of late." Valorim smiled and with bow he replied "My heart is gladden to see you my king.. to know that you are not only safe.. but also once again in charge.." Caspian then greated the Black Dwarves and other Narnians. He thanked and welcomed Glendil for his efforts and his new pledged allegiance. Glendil bowed formally and said gruffly "It was nothing.." "We are just doing are duty"
Caspian then invited them inside for hearty breakfast. After they had had their fill of susasages, fruit, meats, and assorted grains. The Lord Valorim then after taking sip of wine began to tell the King of all the events that had taken place. When he had finished Caspian looked troubled.. but not grim. The news of the Imposter's doings were not pleasant. Adn to hear he had five regements under his command was indeed a reason to be troubled. Caspian was silent for while as he pondered all that had been shared. Finally he arose from his chair and said "Indeed all looks grim.. darkness seems to clouding the lands.." "This Imposter hasn't only wronged me.. but my people.. both Terlmarie and Narnian alike.." "He has poisened their minds and now thrusted them into the heave of battle..
"But.. we mustin lose heart.." "No we must stand firm and do what we must.." "We must stay true in faith that good shall prevail.. and that evil shall pass.." "I too see the sotrm coming.. the ship creaks and rolls on the waves.. but it shall not sink.. no it shall fight the storm and at the end of the day.. when clearing has come.. when sun can be seen again.. it shall sail upon peaceful waters.." As Caspian said this the entire Company inculding Trumpkin and the Lord Valorim sat in awe. The could see the hope that eminated from their king. It was like a beacon in the dark that shined brighter than the sun. It made their hearts rejoice and their faith soar. Caspian conculded. "On this day we shall face the brunt of the storm.. I ask that those of you not fight for me orr this kingdom..""But to fight for the Lion.. to fight for peace and all that is good!"
From the Company came loud cheers and hammering of the table. Caspian looked at them with a smile and said "I am indeed honored to have such loyal friends.. to fight with by my side.." The Lord Valorim raised his glass and said "A toast to are king!" Everyone raised their glasses. "May you face this storm and come out stronger.. may you rule with clearity and grace.. and may you live long life full of happiness.." "Long Live King Caspian!" The Company repreated the same shouting "Long live the King!" Caspian smiled and gave look of embaressment. Afterwards King Caspian, Lord Valorim and Trumpkin retired to the throne room. There they were met by the Lord Drinian, Captain Asthus, The Eight, and many Councilmen.
Caspian had table brough forth and placed in the centre of the room. On it was map and several small pinned flags. Caspian stood at the head of the table adn began explain his defensive streadegy. Several Councilmen interjected with suggestions. Captain Asthus himself made some comments and the Lord Drinian pointed out how some of the suggestions like for example retreating.. wasn't an option. The session of Council continued on as more and more suggestions were made. One was recieved with full excpetance by parties. Caspian nodded his head and said "Yes.. the wemon and children must be led to safety.. along with the elderly.." Caspian ushered a servant to come foward. In his hand he held rolled up parchment.
Caspian rolled it out unto the table. It revealed secret passageways throughout the castle. He pointed to one in paticular that would prove the best for escape. Without delay Caspian ordered the now agreed plan. He had severla gaurds alert the entire castle and have each and ever member: wemon, children, and elderly prepare to leave the castle. As the meeting concluded.. the doors bursted open and soldier heavy of breath said "The.. enemy...has... arrived" This stired the entire company. Caspian thanked the soldier and bid him rejoin the lines. Caspian then ake his place at his throne said with a stern voice "The hour grows late.. we cannot toil any longer with talk.. we must agree on something.." "We must prepare for battle.."
At this the entire company agreed at last. Caspian's stadegy was approved and put into effect imediatly. The entire castle was astir with soldiers getting armed at the battlements.. preparing the cataplats and taking their positions throughout the castle. The wemon, children, and elderly were gathered into a large mass and then lead into the secret passagways. Alas the castle was prepared for the coming battle.. the coming Storm.