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Chapter 3: The Tide of War
Chapter 3: The Tide of War
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"Then it is decided," Urbanos exclaimed, "the tide of war is upon us, and we will no longer resist its embrace. The Legion is at war!"
As the cheers rang out, none among the Great Council or the multitudes of SpiralHorns felt surprise. The skirmishes throughout the lands had grown fierce. The Legion had fought off an invasion of the Scarlett Pirates, but fine warriors were lost. More casualties were suffered in a failed campaign against the Herdsmen of the Northeast. However, in both skirmishes, the exploits of the Great Captain were celebrated among the Legion. For now, the voices of the Loyalists grew quiet.
The cheers soon dissipated, replaced by the rumblings of surprised voices as a Giant strode into the Outland stronghold of the Clan, accompanied by a familiar figure. AvengerRam spoke: "returned to the Legion is Orandos. We must welcome him." The Clan cheered - though not without exception.
In the days that followed, the Homeland was again invaded, this time by the Tribal Warriors of the West. While the casualties were minor, the message of this latest attack was clear: the Legion must seek out its enemy.
The Great Council met with a new purpose. And in the end the decision was made to march east to confront an old foe and rival. The Legion would attack the Leviathans of the East.
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