Auorix

Auorix pondered a moment under the setting sun in Kheshatta at the bottom of the long steps leading to the heart of the city.

Lord Amunsol had mentioned the guard failed to defend Tesso and that their order had reestablished control of the town.

Had I been in these forsaken lands that long that our once hub of patrol success had fallen so badly.

I must ride to Tesso this evening and assess the situation for myself. I am sure there are guardsmen still there at one of our outpost on the outskirts of the town recovering.

*grasping the medallion around his neck, Sir Auorix Engel, Huntmaster of the Kings Guard allows the power of that ancient tool to flow through his body and returns to his homeland*

*Riding from the Guardsmen stables in Old Tarantia*

Lord Amunsol had been on the verge of loosing control when we spoke. It was not until half an hour had passed that his knuckles finally were no longer white from his tightly clenched fist.

*Auorix sends out the carrier bird with the note to the Order of the Blade explaining to instruct the Order and its allies to not attack him on sight upon receipt. He is no longer a member of the King's Guard*

*Fearing the bird would fail at its task, he set out to pass the word to the proper authorities personally*

[Auorix]: I was told I might find you here
[Auorix]: Forgive me for disturbing you
[Amunsol]: Ah yes, Sir Engel.
[Amunsol]: Please, have a seat.
[Auorix]: I had to make sure my note was received
[Auorix]: Thank you
[Amunsol]: Not at all, I was expecting you, actually
[Amunsol]: I am sorry if you are not accustomed to Stygian ways, and may find the seating arrengements difficult at first.
[Auorix]: I have had campaigns in your lands before Lord Blade. I have my old armor on from those days as well since I have lost the plate of the guardsman
[Auorix]: It is appropriate for fighting in these climates

A meeting of the officers of the King's Guard in the Armsmen Tavern after the murders last night as witnessed by the staff and patrons.((Sat night))

[Thorious]: Auorix...
[Auorix]: Have I no trust from my own order?
[Auorix]: Forget a moment they were Order of the Blade...what would you say if I told you I defended men from being murdered in the streets?
[Thorious]: Forget that they are order of the blade?
[Thorious]: These are enemies... who are on the attack on sight list by the command of Challa
[Auorix]: Yes, would it be so wrong or uncommon of me to tell you on any given night I defended the innocent?
[Thorious]: By the the command of our king.
[Thorious]: Your saying they are innocent?
[Auorix]: Our King still honors a banner of diplomacy Thorious
[Thorious]: Tell me what happened.
[Auorix]: No, I am not in the least implying they are innocent...I am making a comparrison

I arrived in the noble district to see Vatora being attacked by the Order. I charged into the fray and dispatched one of the assailants with her aid. We regrouped with another, and the three of us approached the Armsman. I saw our force was now outnumbered.

I had sped as fast as possible when the call to arms reached my ears. I arrived after our forces had to withdrawl. I saw disorder in the streets and no law being enforced. Below me were the banners and colors of the Deathlords, Midnight Brigade, and the Order of the Blade. there might have been one or two liasons from other companies but nothing more. 

My first thought was, what a unlikely bunch to have together against our forces...but I dismissed that thought as it mattered little. Seems ends must be met despite their means.