[CptCarrot]

Carrot thought for a moment and turned to his Valet.
"Go and rouse my guard, tell them to make ready for a ride, get provisions and spare horses ready, we have far to go and little time"

He turned to Aynia as the Valet left.
"Chail is ready as it can be. The column will be here soon, I will ride for Bastion and embark to warn the Holds at risk from these new portals."

Noting Aynia's weary look Carrot stepped to her side
"We will prevail! if you require nothing else, I will leave on the hour.
Get some rest my dear, this fight will be long and there will be time for reunions later"