Kerza arrives at the Capital

[Dan from Edmonton]

((Time Stamp: August 6th / Early Morning))

The heat of the summer air so unlike the cool consistent windless halls of Shadowrose pulls sweat from Kerza’s skin as he walks the streets of Calanhelm.

His armour secured around the meager bundle of his belongings rests on his left shoulder, his shield lies strapped securely to his back, but his right arm remains clear holding only his spear. Though it would be easy to use the weapon as a walking stick Kerza denies himself the aid choosing to keep the weapon hafted parallel to his side, to do less would dishonour the weapon and by extension he who wields it.

Looking around he realizes that he has no idea where the Home Guard Headquarters is located. He scans his immediate area for someone who may be able to point him in the proper direction.

 

[Dramm a'dan]

Looking around, you see a street patrol of Home Guards men walking towards you.

 

[Dan from Edmonton]

Since they are obviously coming towards him Kerza feels no need to close the distance, but waits instead for the patrol to come to him.

In a moment of clarity he realizes that they are likely headed towards him because he does not have his weapon stowed. Doffing his pack from his shoulder to the ground, Kerza changes his grip to his left hand the spear now idly leaning against his shoulder in a more docile posture.

 

[Dramm a'dan]

"Thank you, you had a look of intent about you the way you held your weapon and your stance," a solider replies.

 

[Dan from Edmonton]

“My intent may be more in line with your own pursuits than you know. I have been given leave by my master to seek recruitment into the Home Guard, but I find I do not know where in Calanhelm I should go to do this.”

 

[Dramm a'dan]

"I see, then we shall take you to the Barracks where you can enlist, one of the trainers will discern your fighting abilities. It is a great honor to fight with in the Home Guard. Please follow me." Heading off into a North West direction of the city, "Are there any questions you wish to ask us, please feel free to do so."

 

[Dan from Edmonton]

"Gratitude", replies Kerza before bending down to grab up the bundle of his armor and possessions under his right arm.

"What information are we required to give before swearing our oaths?"

 

[Dramm a'dan]

"Name, where you are from, they do wish to know of any past dealing you might of had that might reflect on your standing with the Home Guard. But with the recruitment drives being increased they're over looking some past events."

"Then after the trainer sees what you are capable of they assess where you would be best suited."

 

[Dan from Edmonton]

"Understood, I have no further questions. Let us proceed quickly to the barracks so that you may continue with your duties."

 

[Dramm a'dan]

Traveling the streets for some time, you finally come to the Home Guard Barracks. A U shaped two story building with the training grounds in the center ringed by a wall and a front gate. A group of new recruits are being put through their paces. Your two escorts lead you to a side wing to an open door, "afternoon Master at Arms, we bring you someone looking to join our ranks."

Sigh, "Send him in."

Turning a nodding to you, "Never did give you my name, Militiaman Dace. Hope to see you around the training yard." With that, he turns to leave.

 

[Dan from Edmonton]

Kerza nods to the guardsman, and walks towards the Master at Arms.

((O.O.G. Thread taken to Home Guard page.))